Martyr
Cyril the Deacon of Heliopolis
Martyr Cyril the Deacon of Heliopolis, and those with him, who suffered under Julian the Apostate
New Calendar March 29 Old Calendar April 11
Why they are a saint
The historian Theodoritus relates that during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, Saint Cyril destroyed many idols and pagan temples in Heliopolis, Phoenicia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cyril the Deacon of Heliopolis on March 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyril the Deacon of Heliopolis as a patron when they bear the name Cyril at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cyril the Deacon of Heliopolis, 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.