Saint Romanos The Melodist
Also known as: Romanos the Melode; Romanos l’Hymnographe; Romanos Melodhos; Romanos Melodist; Glykophonos; Psaitis Dhikeosinis; Righteous Chanter; Romanus; Sweet Singer
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
October 1
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Romanos the Melodist, born of Jewish heritage, embraced Christianity through conversion. Ordained as a deacon, he served faithfully at the Church of the Resurrection in Beirut, Lebanon, and later at Constantinople, where his ministry flourished within the heart of the Byzantine Empire.