Saint · 373
Athanasius the Great and Cyril, Archbishops of Alexandria
Saints Athanasius the Great († 373) and Cyril († 444), Archbishops of Alexandria
New Calendar January 18 Old Calendar January 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Athanasias and Cyril, Archbishops of Alexandria, have a conjoined feast established to them in acknowledgement of the profound gratitude of Holy Church for their incessant lengthy labour in affirmation of the dogmas of the Orthodox faith and their zealous defense of such against heretical teachings. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hierarchs on January 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athanasius the Great and Cyril as a patron when they bear the name Hierarchs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 18. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Athanasius the Great and Cyril, Archbishops of Alexandria, 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.