Great martyr
Empress Augusta, Porphyrius the General
Empress Augusta, Porphyrius the General, the 50 philosophers and the 200 Soldiers martyred with the Great Martyr Katherine
New Calendar November 24 Old Calendar December 7
Why they are a saint
The calendar keeps Empress Augusta, Porphyrius the General among those who died for Christ. Great martyrs are remembered for a public, costly confession of Christ unto death. Orthodox Christians honor that confession of Christ unto death. The New Calendar feast is November 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Empress Augusta as a patron when they bear the name Empress at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 24. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Empress Augusta, Porphyrius the General, 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.