Saint · 2nd C
Hesperus, his Wife Zoe, and their Children Cyriacus and Theodulus
Holy Martyrs Hesperus, his Wife Zoe, and their Children Cyriacus and Theodulus (2nd C)
New Calendar May 2 Old Calendar May 15
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Hesperus, his Wife Zoe, and their Children Cyriacus and Theodulus (2nd C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 2. 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 Hesperus as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Hesperus, his Wife Zoe, and their Children Cyriacus and Theodulus, 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.