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Saint · † 304
Irenæus
Hieromartyr Irenæus the Bishop of Sirmium in Hungary († 304)
New Calendar March 26 Old Calendar April 8
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Irenæus the Bishop of Sirmium in Hungary († 304) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 26. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ; 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 Irenæus as a patron when they bear the name Irenæus 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 Irenæus, 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.