Unmercenary
Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John
Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John, and those with them
New Calendar January 31 Old Calendar February 13
Why they are a saint
They are counted among the Unmercenary Physicians. Cyrus was a physician living in Alexandria. A pious Christian, he healed not only bodies but souls, bringing many to Christ, and often healing through prayer rather than the use of his medicines.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John as a patron when they bear the name Wonderworkers at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 31.
Prayer
O holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John, 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.