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Saint
Bianor and Silvanus of Pisidia
Martyrs Bianor and Silvanus of Pisidia (4th C)
New Calendar July 10 Old Calendar July 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Bianor came from the Pisidia district of Asia Minor. As a confessor of Christianity they brought him to the prefect of the city of Isauria in Lykaonia, who demanded that Saint Bianor renounce Christ. The saint stood steadfast in the true Faith, in spite of the refined tortures. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bianor and Silvanus of Pisidia as a patron when they bear the name Bianor at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Bianor and Silvanus of Pisidia, 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.