Saint
Cyril of Astrakhan
Saint Cyril of Astrakhan
New Calendar March 18 Old Calendar March 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Cyril of Astrakhan is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 18. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyril of Astrakhan as a patron when they bear the name Cyril at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 18.
Prayer
O holy Cyril of Astrakhan, 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.