Saint · 527-565
Anastasia the Patrician of Alexandria
Venerable Anastasia the Patrician, of Alexandria († 567-568)
New Calendar March 10 Old Calendar March 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Anastasia the Patrician of Alexandria lived in Constantinople and was descended from an aristocratic family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Anastasia the Patrician of Alexandria on March 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anastasia the Patrician of Alexandria as a patron when they bear the name Anastasia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 10. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Anastasia the Patrician of Alexandria, 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.