Martyr · 4th century
Martyrs Quiricus and Julitta
Also known as Kerykos · Cyricus · Julitta
A Christian widow of Iconium and her son Quiricus, but three years old, who fleeing persecution were seized at Tarsus; when the child cried out that he too was a Christian, both were put to death together.
Explore
Related Saints
- Martyr Neophytus of Nicaea · Martyr
- Martyr Mamas of Caesarea · Martyr
- Martyr Basilissa of Nicomedia · Martyr
- Martyr Babylas of Nicomedia & 84 Children · Martyr
- Martyr Carterius of Caesarea · Martyr
- Martyr Peter of Anium · Martyr
Notes
Named mother-and-son pair commemorated as one.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints