Saint
Stephen
Venerable Stephen, Abbot of the Chenolakkos Monastery near Chalcedon (8th C)
New Calendar January 14 Old Calendar January 27
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen lived during the eighth century, and was born into a family in Cappadocia, who raised him in great piety. The Orthodox Church commemorates Stephen on January 14.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 14. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Stephen, 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.