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Saint
The opening of the gates of the Great Church of God
New Calendar December 22 Old Calendar January 4
Why they are a saint
The opening of the gates of the Great Church of God is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 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 The opening of the gates of the Great Church of God as a patron when they bear the name The at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 22.
Prayer
O holy The opening of the gates of the Great Church of God, 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.