Martyr
Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
New Calendar November 25 Old Calendar December 8
Why they are a saint
Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 25. 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 Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria as a patron when they bear the name Catherine at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 25. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Catherine the Great Martyr 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.