Unmercenary · 3rd–4th century
Cyrus and John
Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John
New Calendar January 31 Old Calendar February 13
Why they are a saint
Cyrus and John were unmercenary physicians martyred at Canopus in Egypt; a major healing shrine in late antiquity. The years given for this life are 3rd–4th century. The Church honors the unmercenaries as healers who would not take pay for mercy.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of physicians, hospital workers (Unmercenaries), because they healed the sick, as told in their life.
Prayer
O holy Cyrus and John, 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.
Do not confuse with other Johns.