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Saint
Heraclidus
Hieromartyr Heraclidus and Miron, bishops of Tomas in Cyprus
New Calendar September 17 Old Calendar September 30
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Heraclidus and Miron, bishops of Tomas in Cyprus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 17. Venerated as hieromartyrs, clergy who were put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Heraclidus as a patron when they bear the name Heraclidus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Heraclidus, 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.