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Virginmartyr Irais
Virginmartyr Irais (Rhais) of Antinoe in Egypt and with her Archelaus and 152 Martyrs
New Calendar March 5 Old Calendar March 18
Why they are a saint
Virginmartyr Irais (Rhais) of Antinoe in Egypt and with her Archelaus and 152 Martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 5. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virginmartyr Irais as a patron when they bear the name Virginmartyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virginmartyr Irais, 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.