Martyr
Kyriake of Nicomedia
Martyr Kyriake of Nicomedia
New Calendar July 7 Old Calendar July 20
Why they are a saint
Dorotheos and Eusebia, a devout, aging Christian couple who lived in Anatolia, had no children. The Orthodox Church commemorates Kyriake of Nicomedia on July 7.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Kyriake of Nicomedia as a patron when they bear the name Kyriake at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Kyriake of Nicomedia, 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.