San Ciro and the miracle of the seriously ill woman

saint cyrus he was a very popular saint in southern Italy, especially in Calabria and Sicily, where there are numerous churches dedicated to him. Of Greek origins, Cyrus was born in the XNUMXrd century in Patras, Greece, but it was in Jerusalem that he decided to devote himself completely to religious life.

Legend has it that San Ciro was a healer but above all a medical health insurance company who healed the sick, helped the poor, and heard the prayers of the needy.

The miracle that made San Ciro known

Among the various Miracles operated by the saint, the one who made it known concerns a young woman, Marianna.

Marianna was a serious girl malata. Unfortunately, despite various treatments and medical consultations, nothing could cure her. Now after several worsenings, she was close to death. One day while she was in bed agonizing, under the amazed gaze of those who assisted her, yes got up out of bed and walked into the local church of San Nicola.

Inside he felt a mysterious force which pushed her towards the statue of San Ciro, then still little known. The young woman throws herself at her feet and desperately asks for a help. His tears and prayers do not go unheard by the Most High who, through the intercession of San Ciro, heals bringing it back to life.

God has heard the heartfelt prayers of a desperate young woman, addressed to the Holy Physician and granted him pardon. After what happened in 1863 the sanctuary was dedicated to San Ciro Atena Lucanawhere the miracle happened.

Cyrus of Alexandria was born into a Christian family and studied to be a doctor. After his studies he opened his own clinic in Alexandria of Egypt. He was a doctor humble with a good heart, who also administered care to the poor and indigent. It was persecuted by Diocletian because he was a doctor and decided to retire in Arabia Petraeawithdrawing from the world.

Unfortunately it was not enough to escape persecution and Ciro and his companions were captured and tortured. The saint eventually died beheaded.