Saint
Guria of Edessa
Guria, Shamuna, and Habib, Martyrs and Confessors of Edessa
New Calendar November 15 Old Calendar November 28
Why they are a saint
Guria, Shamuna, and Habib, Martyrs and Confessors of Edessa are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 15. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Guria of Edessa as a patron when they bear the name Guria at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Guria of Edessa, 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.