Saint
Domnica of Constantinople
Venerable Domnica of Constantinople († c. 474)
New Calendar January 8 Old Calendar January 21
Why they are a saint
The Nun Domnica came from Carthage to Constantinople during the time of the holy Emperor Theodosius the Great. The Orthodox Church commemorates Domnica of Constantinople on January 8.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Domnica of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Domnica at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 8. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Domnica of Constantinople, 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.