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Martyr
Alexandra the Martyr
New Calendar April 21 Old Calendar May 4
Why they are a saint
Alexandra the Martyr is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 21. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alexandra the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Alexandra at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 21. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Alexandra the Martyr, 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.