Saint · † 1396
Stephen, Bishop of Great Perm
Holy Hierarch Stephen, Bishop of Great Perm († 1396)
New Calendar April 26 Old Calendar May 9
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen the Enlightener of Perm,’ and Apostle to the Zyryani People, was born in about the year 1340 into the family of the Ustiug church-assistant Simeon. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hierarch on April 26.
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 April 26. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Stephen, Bishop of Great Perm, 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.