Saint
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, Mother of the Forerunner
New Calendar June 24 Old Calendar July 7
Why they are a saint
Elizabeth, Mother of the Forerunner is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 24. She is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Elizabeth as a patron when they bear the name Elizabeth at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 24.
Prayer
O holy Elizabeth, 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.