Saint · 530
Sampson the Hospitable of Constantinople
St. Sampson the Hospitable of Constantinople († c. 530)
New Calendar June 27 Old Calendar July 10
Why they are a saint
He is counted as one of the Holy Unmercenary Physicians. “This saint was born of rich and eminent parents in ancient Rome, where he studied all the secular wisdom of that time, devoting himself in particular to the study of medicine. Sampson was a compassionate and liberal physician, and gave the sick medicine for both soul and body, counselling each man to fulfil the requirements of the Christian faith.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sampson the Hospitable of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Sampson at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 27. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Sampson the Hospitable 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.