Martyr
Tryphaίnē at Cyzicus
Martyr Tryphaίnē at Cyzicus
New Calendar January 31 Old Calendar February 13
Why they are a saint
Saint Tryphaίnē was from Kyzikos on the Hellespont and was the daughter of devout parents, Senator Anastasios and his virtuous wife Sokratia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Tryphaίnē at Cyzicus on January 31.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Tryphaίnē at Cyzicus as a patron when they bear the name Tryphaίnē at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 31. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Tryphaίnē at Cyzicus, 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.