Hierarch
Sophronius of Cyprus
Saint Sophronius, Archbishop of Cyprus
New Calendar December 9 Old Calendar December 22
Why they are a saint
Sophronius of Cyprus is remembered as Archbishop of Cyprus. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see. The New Calendar feast is December 9.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophronius of Cyprus as a patron when they bear the name Sophronius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 9. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Sophronius 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.