Hieromartyr
Zeno of Verona
Hieromartyr Zeno, Bishop of Verona
New Calendar April 12 Old Calendar April 25
Why they are a saint
Zeno of Verona served as Bishop of Verona. Zeno of Verona was a Mauri Berber Christian figure believed to have either served as Bishop of Verona or died as a martyr. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zeno of Verona as a patron when they bear the name Zeno at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Zeno of Verona, 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.