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Saint
Sergius II, Patriarch of Constantinople
Holy Hierarch Sergius II, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar April 12 Old Calendar April 25
Why they are a saint
Sergius is a male given name of Ancient Roman origin after the name of the Latin gens Sergia or Sergii of regal and republican ages. It is a common Christian name, in honour of Saint Sergius, and has been the name of four popes. It has given rise to numerous variants, present today mainly in the Romance (Serge, Sergio, Sergi, Sergiu) and Slavic languages (Serhii, Sergey, Serguei, Srđan).
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sergius II as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Sergius II, Patriarch 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.