Saint · 1389–1402
Stephen the Tall
New Calendar August 1 Old Calendar August 14
Why they are a saint
Stephen the Tall (1389–1402) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 1. 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 Tall as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 1. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Stephen the Tall, 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.