Christopher of Lycia
Great Martyr
Commemorated May 9
The holy, glorious and right-victorious great- Martyr Christopher of Lycia (d. 249) the Christ bearer (Greek: ο Άγιος Χριστόφορος ο Κυνοκέφαλος), also known as the Cynocephalus or Dog-headed among the West, is a saint of the third-century. He is believed to be the protector of travelers and is commemorated by the Church on May 9 .
Troparion
Arrayed in vesture dyed with thine own blood,
thou standest before the King of hosts, O ever-memorable Christopher;
therefore, with the incorporeal ones and the martyrs thou dost sing thrice-holy and awesome melodies.
Wherefore, by thy supplication save thou thy flock.