Saint · 582-602
Stephen of Constantinople
Saint Stephen of Constantinople
New Calendar February 27 Old Calendar March 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen, formerly a courtier under the emperor Mauricius (582-602), left his service, founded a hospice for the elderly at Armatia [Constantinople], and devoted himself totally to taking in strangers. The Orthodox Church commemorates Stephen of Constantinople on February 27.
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 February 27. 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.