Saint
Stephen the Hymnographer of Saint Savva Monastery
Venerable Stephen the Hymnographer of St Sabbas Monastery (4th C)
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen the Hymnographer of Saint Savva Monastery, lived the ascetic life at the Lavra of Saint Savva in Palestine. The Orthodox Church commemorates Stephen the Hymnographer of Saint Savva Monastery on October 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen the Hymnographer of Saint Savva Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Stephen the Hymnographer of Saint Savva Monastery, 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.