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Hierarch
Sophronios of Iberia
Sophronios, Bishop of Iberia
New Calendar September 8 Old Calendar September 21
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Sophronios, Bishop of Iberia. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: September 8. Tradition noted: Georgian.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophronios of Iberia as a patron when they bear the name Sophronios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 8. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Sophronios of Iberia, 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.