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Saint · 1458–1459
Stephen the Blind
New Calendar October 22 Old Calendar November 4
Why they are a saint
Stephen the Blind (1458–1459) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 22. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen the Blind as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 22. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Stephen the Blind, 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.