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Saint · † 202
Ireneaus
Hieromartyr Ireneaus, Bishop of Lyon († 202)
New Calendar August 23 Old Calendar September 5
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Ireneaus, Bishop of Lyon († 202) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 23. 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 Ireneaus as a patron when they bear the name Ireneaus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Ireneaus, 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.