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Saint
Cyriacus of Bisericani
Venerable Cyriacus of Bisericani, Romania
New Calendar December 31 Old Calendar January 13
Why they are a saint
Saint Kyriakos of Bisericani is one of Romania’s greatest ascetics, and in his life he resembled the great Fathers of the Egyptian desert. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cyriacus of Bisericani on December 31.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyriacus of Bisericani as a patron when they bear the name Cyriacus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 31. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Cyriacus of Bisericani, 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.