Saint
Domna of Tomsk
Saint Domna of Tomsk
New Calendar October 16 Old Calendar October 29
Why they are a saint
The holy fool Saint Domna (Karpovna) was born into a noble family in the central Ukraine around the beginning of the nineteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Domna of Tomsk on October 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Domna of Tomsk as a patron when they bear the name Domna at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 16.
Prayer
O holy Domna of Tomsk, 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.