Martyr
Boniface at Tarsus in Cilicia
Martyr Boniface at Tarsus in Cilicia, and Righteous Aglaϊa of Rome
New Calendar December 19 Old Calendar January 1
Why they are a saint
He lived in Rome during the reign of Diocletian. He was slave to Aglais, the daughter of a Senator, and served as steward of her household and her large fortune. He also lived in fornication with her, and was addicted to drink. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for against drunkenness (with Aglais). The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Boniface at Tarsus in Cilicia, 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.