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Saint
Mary the Myrrhbearer & wife of Cleopas
New Calendar May 23 Old Calendar June 5
Why they are a saint
Mary the Myrrhbearer & wife of Cleopas is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 23. She is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Mary the Myrrhbearer & wife of Cleopas as a patron when they bear the name Mary at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 23.
Prayer
O holy Mary the Myrrhbearer & wife of Cleopas, 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.