Saint · † 375
Emily
Righteous Emily († 375)
New Calendar May 8 Old Calendar May 21
Why they are a saint
Righteous Emily († 375) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 8. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 Emily as a patron when they bear the name Emily at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 8.
Prayer
O holy Emily, 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.