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Saint
Thyrsus and Agnes
Martyrs Thyrsus and Agnes
New Calendar January 20 Old Calendar February 2
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Thyrsus and Agnes are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 20. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Thyrsus and Agnes as a patron when they bear the name Thyrsus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Thyrsus and Agnes, 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.