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Martyr
Argyra
Argyra the New Martyr
New Calendar April 30 Old Calendar May 13
Why they are a saint
The holy New Martyr Argyra lived in Proussa, Bithynia, and came from a pious family. She was a beautiful and virtuous woman. When she was eighteen, she married a pious Christian, and they moved into a neighborhood inhabited by many Moslems. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Argyra as a patron when they bear the name Argyra at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Argyra, 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.