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Hierarch
Sixtus of Athens
Sixtus of Athens, Bishop of Rome
New Calendar August 7 Old Calendar August 20
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Sixtus of Athens, Bishop of Rome. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: August 7. Tradition noted: Greek.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sixtus of Athens as a patron when they bear the name Sixtus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 7. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Sixtus of Athens, 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.