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Saint · † 311
Cyriaca and Theotima of Nicomedia
Virgin Martyrs Cyriaca and Theotima of Nicomedia († 311)
New Calendar May 19 Old Calendar June 1
Why they are a saint
Virgin Martyrs Cyriaca and Theotima of Nicomedia († 311) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 19. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyriaca and Theotima of Nicomedia as a patron when they bear the name Virgin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cyriaca and Theotima of Nicomedia, 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.