7th century. Saint Syra is said to have been the sister of Saint Fiacre
and to have followed him from Ireland to France. She sought the
protection of Bishop Saint Faro of Meaux, who commended her to the care
of his sister, Saint Burgudofara, abbess of Brie. As a recluse under
Fara's direction, Syra became the model of humility, charity, and
devotion. Her feast is kept today at Troyes and in some parts of
Ireland; a second feast on October 23 is kept at Meaux
(
Benedictines,
Husenbeth).