September 29: The Feast of St. Romanos (Cyriacus), known as Rouhanna the Cantor

Rouhanna is the Syriac name for Saint Cyriacus who was called ‘’the spiritual one’’- in Syriac, Ruhanan. He was born at Corinth 446AD and became a monk in Palestine under the direction of Saint Euthymus. He became the superior of his monastery and was a model for all because of his piety, wisdom and exhortations. He died at the age of 107. Certain Maronite calendars refer to him as Ruhana, ‘’the singer’’. Many churches and monasteries in Lebanon are dedicated to him. May his prayers protect us. Amen.

From the Maronite Prayer of the Faithful synaxarion.