Saint
Illyricus of Mount Myrsinon in the Peloponnesus
Venerable Illyricus the Monk of Mt. Myrsinon in the Peloponnesus
New Calendar April 3 Old Calendar April 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Illyricus the Wonderworker devoted himself to ascetic struggles on Mount Myrsinon in the Peloponnesus. The Orthodox Church commemorates Illyricus of Mount Myrsinon in the Peloponnesus on April 3.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Illyricus of Mount Myrsinon in the Peloponnesus as a patron when they bear the name Illyricus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Illyricus of Mount Myrsinon in the Peloponnesus, 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.