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Saint
Renewal of Constantinople
New Calendar May 11 Old Calendar May 24
Why they are a saint
Renewal of Constantinople is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 11. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Renewal of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Renewal at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 11. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Renewal 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.