Hieromartyr
Zenobios and his sister Zenobia of Aegæ in Cilicia
Hieromartyr Zenobios and his sister Zenobia, of Aegæ in Cilicia
New Calendar October 30 Old Calendar November 12
Why they are a saint
Zenobios and his sister Zenobia of Aegæ in Cilicia is numbered with the hieromartyrs whose names the Church still reads. 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 calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zenobios as a patron when they bear the name Zenobios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Zenobios and his sister Zenobia of Aegæ in Cilicia, 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.