Saint Syncletica

Memorial: 5 January
Profile: Wealthy Alexandrian lady who abandoned her wealth and lived till age 84 in a tomb. Suffered in her youth by temptations and spiritual desolation; suffered in her maturity by cancer and consumption.
Patronage: against bodily ills
against loss of parents
against sickness
against temptations
sick people
single laywomen
Additional Information: Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Online
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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Readings: Adorned with wisdom and grace, O blessed Syncletica, Thou wast unshaken by hostile attacks. Ever pray for those who celebrate thy memory.

troparion of Saint Syncletica
Illustrious with rays of heavenly virtue, O Godbearing Syncletica thou didst blunt the goads of the ancient enemy, and bring a company of virgins to the bridal chamber. Together with them pray for us that we may find mercy.

kontakion of Saint Syncletica