Cyrus of Alexandria

Saint Cyrus of Alexandria was an Egyptian physician born in Alexandria around the year 300. Using the skills of healing and the compassion of faith, he devoted himself to serving others as both a doctor and a missionary. Though few details of his life have come down to us, the Church remembers him as a witness to Christ whose brief years were marked by generous service and steadfast devotion. His memory has been cherished in various places that honor him as patron, including Grottaglie, Marineo, Nocera Superiore, Purgatorio, Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, and Vico Equense. Saint Cyrus died in 303, and his feast is celebrated on January 31, inviting the faithful to unite care for the body with love for the soul.