Saint
Stephen of Constantinople
Saint Stephen of Constantinople
New Calendar May 17 Old Calendar May 30
Why they are a saint
The Church commemorates Stephen of Constantinople among the saints. The calendar keeps this name because the Church has received this life as holy. Orthodox Christians honor him as one in whom the Gospel was lived to the end. The New Calendar feast is May 17.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 17. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Stephen 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.