Saint
Child Musa of Rome
Blessed Child Musa of Rome (5th C)
New Calendar May 16 Old Calendar May 29
Why they are a saint
Saint Musa lived during the fifth century. She was distinguished for her pure life. Saint Gregory Dialogus included her story in his Dialogues, saying that he had heard these things from Musa’s brother Probus.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Child Musa of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Child at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 16.
Prayer
O holy Child Musa of Rome, 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.