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Saint
Ilyan of Homs
New Calendar February 6 Old Calendar February 19
Why they are a saint
Ilyan of Homs is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 6. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ilyan of Homs as a patron when they bear the name Ilyan at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 6.
Prayer
O holy Ilyan of Homs, 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.