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Saint
Cyriacus
Martyr Cyriacus, Faustus the Presbyter, Abibas the Deacon, and 11 others at Alexandria († c. 250)
New Calendar September 6 Old Calendar September 19
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Cyriacus, Faustus the Presbyter, (Habib) Abibas the Deacon, and eleven other martyrs suffered martyrdom for Christ at Alexandria under the emperor Decius (249-251). The Orthodox Church commemorates Cyriacus on September 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyriacus as a patron when they bear the name Cyriacus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 6. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cyriacus, pray to God for us.
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