Saint
Tigrius the Presbyter and Eutropius the Reader
Martyrs Tigrius the Presbyter and Eutropius the Reader, of Constantinople
New Calendar June 16 Old Calendar June 29
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Tigrius the Presbyter and the Martyr Eutropius the Reader were contemporaries of Saint John Chrysostom (November 13) and were among his clergy. The Orthodox Church commemorates Tigrius the Presbyter and Eutropius the Reader on June 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Tigrius the Presbyter and Eutropius the Reader as a patron when they bear the name Tigrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Tigrius the Presbyter and Eutropius the Reader, 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.