Metrophanes of Constantinople
Hierarch
Commemorated June 4
Our father among the saints Metrophanes of Constantinople was the Bishop of Byzantium from 306 to 314. He was the 26th Bishop of Constantinople during the Ante-Nicene Byzantium era, and his feast day is June 4 . His father (Dometius) and brother (Probus) also served as bishops of Byzantium.
It has been said that Constantine the Great , moved by Metrophanes' piety, was inspired to choose Constantinople as the new capital of the Eastern Empire.
Due to poor health, Metrophanes was unable to participate in the First Ecumenical Council , and reposed in 326 at the age of 117.
Troparion
The truth of things revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith,
a model of meekness and a teacher of abstinence
wherefore thou hast attained the heights through humility
and riches through poverty.
O hierarch Metrophanes our father, entreat Christ God that our souls be saved.
Kontakion
Thou didst manifestly preach the Faith of Christ,
and preserving it, thou didst truly cause thy faithful flock to grow into a multitude.
Wherefore, thou dost rejoice with the angels, O MetropEanes,
entreating Christ unceasingly for us all.