Saint
Schema-monk Cyril and Schema-nun Maria
Schema-monk Cyril and Schema-nun Maria, the parents of Saint Sergius of Radonezh
New Calendar September 28 Old Calendar October 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Cyril and his wife Maria were the parents of Saint Sergius of Radonezh (September 25). The Orthodox Church commemorates Schema-monk Cyril and Schema-nun Maria on September 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Schema-monk Cyril and Schema-nun Maria as a patron when they bear the name Schema-monk at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 28. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Schema-monk Cyril and Schema-nun Maria, 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.