Martyr
Aquilina
New Martyr Aquilina
New Calendar September 27 Old Calendar October 10
Why they are a saint
She lived in the village of Zangliverion near Thessalonika. When she was still an infant, her father killed a Turkish neighbor in an argument and, to save his life, denied his Christian faith. To compound his apostasy he promised that when his daughter came of age she too would convert. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aquilina as a patron when they bear the name Aquilina at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 27. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Aquilina, 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.