Saint
Schemamonk Cyril and Schemanun Maria
Venerable Schemamonk Cyril and Schemanun Maria, the parents of Saint Sergius of Radonezh
New Calendar January 18 Old Calendar January 31
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 Schemamonk Cyril and Schemanun Maria on January 18.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Schemamonk Cyril and Schemanun Maria as a patron when they bear the name Schemamonk at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 18. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Schemamonk Cyril and Schemanun 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.