Saint
Domnica
Venerable Domnica (Domnina) of Syria
New Calendar February 28 Old Calendar March 12
Why they are a saint
Saint Domnica (Domnina) was a Syrian nun, and a companion of Saints Marana and Kyra. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Domnica as a patron when they bear the name Domnica at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 28. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Domnica, 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.