Saint
Anastasia of Serbia
Venerable Anastasia of Serbia
New Calendar June 21 Old Calendar July 4
Why they are a saint
Saint Anastasia was the mother of Saint Savva of Serbia (January 12). She was the daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Romanus, and received the name Anna when she was baptized. Later, she married the Serbian king Stephen Nemanya (September 24). Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anastasia of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Anastasia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 21. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Anastasia of Serbia, 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.