Martyr · 98-117
Drosίs
Martyr Drosίs, daughter of Emperor Trajan
New Calendar March 22 Old Calendar April 4
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Drosίs, and five Virgin Martyrs with her: Agalϊda (Αγλαϊδα), Apollinarίa (Ἀπολλιναρία), Daria (Δαρεία), Mamousa (Μαμούσα), and Thaϊs (Θαΐς). The Orthodox Church commemorates Drosίs on March 22.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Drosίs as a patron when they bear the name Drosίs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Drosίs, 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.