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Hierarch
Sabinus of Cyprus
Saint Sabinus, Archbishop of Cyprus
New Calendar May 12 Old Calendar May 25
Why they are a saint
Sabinus of Cyprus served as Archbishop of Cyprus. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is May 12; this memory is kept in the Greek Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sabinus of Cyprus as a patron when they bear the name Sabinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Sabinus of Cyprus, 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.