Hierarch
Cyril of Catania
Saint Cyril, Bishop of Catania
New Calendar March 21 Old Calendar April 3
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Cyril of Catania as Bishop of Catania. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see. The New Calendar feast is March 21.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyril of Catania as a patron when they bear the name Cyril at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 21. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Cyril of Catania, 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.