Hieromartyr Irineu, Bishop of Sirmium, refused to offer pagan sacrifice when Emperor Maximian demanded it. For his steadfast faith, he was repeatedly tortured, imprisoned, and finally beheaded in 304 AD. Even facing death, Irineu prayed for his persecutors. Oh, Holy Irineu, pray to God for us! #Saints #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #Martyr #Faith