Hierarch
Swithun of Winchester
Swithun, Bishop of Winchester
New Calendar July 15 Old Calendar July 28
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Swithun, Bishop of Winchester. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: July 15.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Swithun of Winchester as a patron when they bear the name Swithun at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 15. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Swithun of Winchester, 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.