Saint
Aglaia the Righteous of Rome
New Calendar December 19 Old Calendar January 1
Why they are a saint
Aglaia the Righteous of Rome is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 19. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aglaia the Righteous of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Aglaia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 19.
Prayer
O holy Aglaia the Righteous of Rome, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.