San Ciro, the protector of doctors and the sick and his most famous miracle
saint cyrus, one of the most beloved medical saints in Campania and throughout the world, is venerated as a patron saint in many cities and towns in southern Italy. His feast is celebrated on January 31st and his devotion has grown over the centuries thanks to the fame of the miracles attributed to him.
This saint, as well as being a doctor, was also a hermit who joins the list of other medical saints such as San Giuseppe Moscati and Santi Cosma e Damiano. These men dedicated their knowledge and knowledge for themselvesraise lives human without asking for anything in return.
The most famous miracle of San Ciro
One of the most famous miracles attributed to San Ciro occurred in the area of Vallo di Diano, in the province of Salerno, which has as its protagonist Marianna pessolano. The woman was seriously ill and no treatment seemed to have any effect on her illness. Without any hope of recovery from the doctors, Marianna decides to go to church to pray in front of the statue of San Ciro. Thanks to her intense prayer, Marianna comes miraculously healed and the news spreads rapidly throughout the territory.
San Ciro is considered the protector of the sick and dying. There are numerous miracles attributed to him, including the healing of a man blind since birth. The man turned to San Ciro begging for healing and the saint touched him with his hand, giving him sight.
Before being a saint, Cyrus was a medical health insurance company, originally from Alexandria in Egypt who dedicated himself to the care of the poor and needy, also leading to their conversion. During the persecution of the emperor Diocletian, the doctors were accused of witchcraft and Cyrus came persecuted and tortured. In the end, he suffered the martyrdom of decapitation.
The relics of St. Cyrus have been moved to different locations over the centuries. They are currently preserved in the church of Gesù Nuovo in Naples. In Portici, a part of his brain is preserved in a case in the left side altar of the Basilica dedicated to him.