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Saint
Marcian of Cyrrhus in Syria
Venerable Marcian of Cyrrhus in Syria
New Calendar January 18 Old Calendar January 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Marcian of Cyrrhus lived in the desert near the city of Cyrrhus. He built a small hut and settled in it, passing his time in prayer, singing Psalms and reading spiritual books. He ate very little food, just enough to keep him alive. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Marcian of Cyrrhus in Syria as a patron when they bear the name Marcian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Marcian of Cyrrhus in Syria, 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.