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Saint
Myrrh-bearer Mary
Holy Myrrh-bearer Mary, the wife of Cleopas
New Calendar May 23 Old Calendar June 5
Why they are a saint
According to Church Tradition, Saint Mary was the daughter of Saint Joseph the Betrothed by his first wife. The Orthodox Church commemorates Myrrh-bearer Mary on May 23.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Myrrh-bearer Mary as a patron when they bear the name Myrrh-bearer at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 23.
Prayer
O holy Myrrh-bearer Mary, 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.