Martyr
Domnina with her daughters of Syria
Martyr Domnina and her daughters Birinea (Veronica) and Proskudia (Prosdoki)
New Calendar October 4 Old Calendar October 17
Why they are a saint
Saint Domnina was a woman with two daughters named Verine (Saint John Chrysostom calls her Vernike, or Berenice) and Prosdoce. The Orthodox Church commemorates Domnina with her daughters of Syria on October 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Domnina as a patron when they bear the name Domnina at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 4. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Domnina with her daughters of Syria, 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.