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Saint · † 270-275
Razumnik
Martyr Razumnik (Cynecius) of Rome († 270-275)
New Calendar December 12 Old Calendar December 25
Why they are a saint
Martyr Razumnik (Cynecius) of Rome († 270-275) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 12. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Razumnik as a patron when they bear the name Razumnik at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Razumnik, 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.