Saint · 4th C
Cyrenia
Martyrs Cyrenia and Juliana of Clicia (4th C)
New Calendar November 1 Old Calendar November 14
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Cyriena and Juliana, suffered for Christ during the reign of Maximian in the city of Rosa in Cilicia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cyrenia on November 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyrenia as a patron when they bear the name Cyrenia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cyrenia, 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.