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Saint
Cyrus
Venerable Cyrus and Atticus, Patriarchs of Constantinople
New Calendar January 8 Old Calendar January 21
Why they are a saint
Venerable Cyrus and Atticus, Patriarchs of Constantinople are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 8. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyrus as a patron when they bear the name Cyrus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 8. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Cyrus, 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.