Saint
Stephen, Archbishop of Constantinople
Holy Hierarch Stephen, Archbishop of Constantinople
New Calendar July 18 Old Calendar July 31
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarch Stephen, Archbishop of Constantinople is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 18. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 18. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Stephen, Archbishop of Constantinople, 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.