Saint
Cyricus and His Mother Julitta
The Holy Martyrs Cyricus and His Mother Julitta
New Calendar July 15 Old Calendar July 28
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Cyricus and His Mother Julitta are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 15. 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 Cyricus and His Mother Julitta as a patron when they bear the name Cyricus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cyricus and His Mother Julitta, 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.