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Hieromartyr · 284-305
Irenaeus the Hieromartyr of Hungary
New Calendar March 26 Old Calendar April 8
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Irenaeus suffered during the persecution against Christians under the Roman emperors Diocletian and Maximian (284-305). The Orthodox Church commemorates Irenaeus the Hieromartyr of Hungary on March 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Irenaeus the Hieromartyr of Hungary as a patron when they bear the name Irenaeus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Irenaeus the Hieromartyr of Hungary, 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.