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Saint · 578-582
Mary Syncletica
Saint Mary Syncletica
New Calendar August 11 Old Calendar August 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Mary Syncletica [i.e., of Senate Rank] was healed by the Icon of the Savior Not-Made-by-Hands, which appeared during the reign of the emperor Tiberias (578-582). The Orthodox Church commemorates Mary Syncletica on August 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mary Syncletica as a patron when they bear the name Mary at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 11.
Prayer
O holy Mary Syncletica, pray to God for us.
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