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Saint · 3rd C
Sisinias
Martyr Sisinias, Bishop of Cyzicus (3rd C)
New Calendar November 23 Old Calendar December 6
Why they are a saint
Martyr Sisinias, Bishop of Cyzicus (3rd C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 23. 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 Sisinias as a patron when they bear the name Sisinias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sisinias, 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.