Martyr
Varys the Martyr
New Calendar October 19 Old Calendar November 1
Why they are a saint
Varys the Martyr is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 19. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Varys the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Varys at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Varys the Martyr, 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.