Hierarch
Triphyllos the Bishop of Nicosia
New Calendar June 13 Old Calendar June 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Tryphillius, Bishop of Leukosia, was born in Constantinople, and he received his education at Berit (Beirut, in Lebanon). The Orthodox Church commemorates Triphyllos the Bishop of Nicosia on June 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Triphyllos the Bishop of Nicosia as a patron when they bear the name Triphyllos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 13. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Triphyllos the Bishop of Nicosia, 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.