Saint
Romanus the Melodist
Venerable Romanus the Melodist, “Sweet-Singer”
New Calendar October 1 Old Calendar October 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Romanus the Melodist was born in the fifth century in the Syrian city of Emesa of Jewish parents. The Orthodox Church commemorates Romanus the Melodist on October 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Romanus the Melodist as a patron when they bear the name Romanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 1. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Romanus the Melodist, 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.