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Saint · 838
Stephen the “New Light” of Constantinople
Venerable Stephen the New-Light of Constantinople († 912)
New Calendar December 9 Old Calendar December 22
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen the “New Light” was born at Constantinople in 838 and received a fine education. The Orthodox Church commemorates Stephen the “New Light” of Constantinople on December 9.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen the “New Light” of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Stephen the “New Light” 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.