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Saint
Emmelia of Basil the Great
Emmelia, Mother of Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Makrina, and Peter of Sebaste
New Calendar January 1 Old Calendar January 14
Why they are a saint
Emmelia, Mother of Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Makrina, and Peter of Sebaste are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 1. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Emmelia of Basil the Great as a patron when they bear the name Emmelia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 1.
Prayer
O holy Emmelia of Basil the Great, pray to God for us.
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