Hieromartyr
Terence of Iconium
Hieromartyr Terence, Bishop of Iconium
New Calendar June 21 Old Calendar July 4
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Terence of Iconium as Bishop of Iconium. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Terence of Iconium as a patron when they bear the name Terence at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Terence of Iconium, 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.