Saint
Stephen of Piperi
New Calendar June 2 Old Calendar June 15
Why they are a saint
Stephen of Piperi (Serbian: Свети Стефан Пиперски) (died May 20, 1697) is a saint of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen of Piperi as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 2. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Stephen of Piperi, 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.