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Martyr
Syncletica and her two daughters
Martyr Syncletica and her two daughters
New Calendar October 24 Old Calendar November 6
Why they are a saint
The Martyr Syncletica and her two daughters suffered under the Arabian king Dunaan. The Orthodox Church commemorates Syncletica and her two daughters on October 24.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Syncletica as a patron when they bear the name Syncletica at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 24. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Syncletica and her two daughters, 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.