Saint
Reginus
Hieromartyr Reginus, Bishop of Skopelos
New Calendar February 25 Old Calendar March 9
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Reginus, Bishop of Skopelos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 25. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death 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 Reginus as a patron when they bear the name Reginus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Reginus, 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.