Saint · † 258
Irene
Martyr Irene of Greece († 258)
New Calendar April 16 Old Calendar April 29
Why they are a saint
Martyr Irene of Greece († 258) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 16. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Irene as a patron when they bear the name Irene at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 16. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Irene, 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.