Hierarch
Proclus of Constantinople
Saint Proclus, Archbishop of Constantinople
New Calendar November 20 Old Calendar December 3
Why they are a saint
Proclus of Constantinople is remembered as Archbishop of Constantinople. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is November 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Proclus of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Proclus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 20. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Proclus of Constantinople, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.