Virgin martyr
Alexander and Virgin Martyr Antonina at Constantinople
Martyr Alexander and Virgin Martyr Antonina at Constantinople
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Alexander and Antonina the Virgin. Saint Antonina was from the city of Krodamos (Asia Minor). She was arrested for being a Christian, and was brought before the governor Festus. Venerated as a virgin martyr who gave her life for Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alexander and Virgin Martyr Antonina at Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Alexander at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 10. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Alexander and Virgin Martyr Antonina at Constantinople, 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.