Today, the Church commemorates the Great Martyr Kyriaki, the Hieromartyr Peregrinus, and the martyrs Germanus and Hesychius, of Durres of Albania.
Saint Kyriaki was born in Nicomedia to Greek parents Dorotheus and Eusebia after their fervent prayers to God as they were unable to have children. She was named Kyriaki because she was born on a Sunday.
During the persecution of Diocletian, her parents were martyred for their unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Saint Kyriaki was brought before Caesar Maximian and later to the ruler of Bithynia, Ilarion (Hilarius), who tried to persuade her to worship pagan gods by offering wealth and marriage to one of Diocletian’s relatives. Saint Kyriaki bravely refused and was ultimately beheaded by his soldiers.
With courage, dignity, and constant prayer, the Great Martyr Kyriaki surrendered her soul to God before the fatal blow and entrusted her spirit to Jesus Christ, whom she had devoutly loved throughout her life. Through her steadfastness and faith, she inspired others to endure martyrdom and remain steadfast in their confession of the true God.
Source: Church of Cyprus