Saint
Damaris of Athens
Saint Damaris of Athens
New Calendar October 3 Old Calendar October 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Damaris was the first Athenian woman to believe in Christ, through the preaching of the Apostle Paul. The Orthodox Church commemorates Damaris of Athens on October 3.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Damaris of Athens as a patron when they bear the name Damaris at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 3. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Damaris of Athens, 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.