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Hieromartyr
Sisinius the Deacon of Rome and those with him
Hieromartyr Sisinius the Deacon of Rome and those with him
New Calendar June 7 Old Calendar June 20
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Sisinius the Deacon of Rome and those with him among the saints named for that see. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sisinius the Deacon of Rome and those as a patron when they bear the name Sisinius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sisinius the Deacon of Rome and those with him, 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.