Hieromartyr
Therapontus of Cyprus
Hieromartyr Therapontus of Cyprus
New Calendar May 14 Old Calendar May 27
Why they are a saint
Therapontus of Cyprus is commemorated as a hieromartyr of the Church. 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 Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Therapontus of Cyprus as a patron when they bear the name Therapontus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 14. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Therapontus of Cyprus, 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.