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Crispina
Saint Crispina
New Calendar December 5 Old Calendar December 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Crispina lived at Thacora (Tagora) in Africa, and was arrested for professing Christianity. The proconsul Annius Anullinus presided at her trial at Theveste (or Tebessa) in December of 304.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Crispina as a patron when they bear the name Crispina at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 5.
Prayer
O holy Crispina, pray to God for us.
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