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Hierarch
Theoleptos of Philadelphia
Saint Theoleptos, Metropolitan of Philadelphia
New Calendar June 25 Old Calendar July 8
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Theoleptos of Philadelphia as Metropolitan of Philadelphia. Theoleptos of Philadelphia was an influential 13th and 14th century Byzantine Greek monk, theological polemicist, writer and saint. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theoleptos of Philadelphia as a patron when they bear the name Theoleptos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 25. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theoleptos of Philadelphia, 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.