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Saint
Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus
The Holy Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus
New Calendar April 28 Old Calendar May 11
Why they are a saint
The Holy Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 28. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus as a patron when they bear the name Nine at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus, 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.