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Saint · 1756
Sophronius
Saint Sophronius, Confessor of Ciorara, Romania
New Calendar October 21 Old Calendar November 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Sophronius was originally from Ciorara-Sebesh in Alba county in Romania. From his childhood, he demonstrated a great love for Christ and the Church, so it was not surprising that he eventually received the monastic tonsure. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophronius as a patron when they bear the name Sophronius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 21. Romanian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Sophronius, 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.