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Hieromartyr
Cyril of Gortyna
Hieromartyr Cyril, Bishop of Gortyna
New Calendar September 6 Old Calendar September 19
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Gortyna, Cyril of Gortyna is numbered with the saints of the Church. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyril of Gortyna as a patron when they bear the name Cyril 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 Cyril of Gortyna, 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.