Hierarch
Stephen I of Constantinople
Stephen I, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar May 18 Old Calendar May 31
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Stephen I, Patriarch of Constantinople. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: May 18. Tradition noted: Greek.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen I of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 18. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Stephen I 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.