Saint Emilian the Confessor, Bishop of Cyzicus

Commemorated on January 8.

Saint Emilian was a zealous defender of the holy icons during the reign of Emperor Leo the Armenian. He suffered torture and martyrdom in the year 820. His main feast is August 8.

Troparion

Champion of Orthodoxy, teacher of purity and of true worship,
the enlightener of the universe and the adornment of hierarchs:
all-wise father Emilian, your teachings have gleamed with light upon all things.
Intercede before Christ God to save our souls.