Saint
Angelina of Serbia
Venerable Angelina of Serbia
New Calendar July 30 Old Calendar August 12
Why they are a saint
Saint Angelina was the daughter of Prince George Skenderbeg of Albania. Her mother’s name is not known, but she raised her daughter in Christian piety and taught her to love God. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Angelina of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Angelina at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 30. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Angelina 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.