Saint
Deborah
Righteous Deborah
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
Information about the holy Prophetess and Judge Deborah may be found in the Book of Judges 4:5-14, and also chapter 5. The Orthodox Church commemorates Deborah on December 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Deborah as a patron when they bear the name Deborah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15.
Prayer
O holy Deborah, 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.