Patriarch
Saint Proclus was a disciple of St. John Chrysostom and was privileged to see St. Apostle Paul conversing with John. He served the patriarch by introducing those who came to him. One day, a slandered nobleman came to the patriarch, and Proclus, seeing the Apostle Paul, could not introduce him, as he did not know who he was. After three nights of waiting, the nobleman left without receiving help. Saint John, recalling the nobleman, realized that he had been conversing with the Apostle Paul and provided assistance. Following John’s teachings, Proclus excelled in virtue.
After the death of St. John Chrysostom, Proclus was appointed bishop of the city of Kyzikos, but he was not accepted by the clergy who had fallen into heresy. Returning to Constantinople, he was elected patriarch after the death of Saint Maximian. During his patriarchate, a great earthquake occurred, during which the people prayed, and a miracle happened with a child who heard the Angels. This led to the cessation of the earthquake and the introduction of the singing of the Trisagion in the churches.
Saint Proclus lived in the office of patriarch for 20 years and five months and peacefully departed to the Lord.
