Saint · † 1458
Sophronius the Bishop of Vratcha, Bulgaria
Holy Hierarch Sophronius the Bishop of Vratcha, Bulgaria († 1813)
New Calendar March 11 Old Calendar March 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Evthymii, in Baptism Ioann (John), was born at the fervent prayers of the presbyter Mikhei and his spouse Anna. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hierarch on March 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophronius the Bishop of Vratcha as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Sophronius the Bishop of Vratcha, Bulgaria, 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.