Saint · † c. 893-894
Empress Theophania
Blessed Empress Theophania († c. 893-894)
New Calendar December 16 Old Calendar December 29
Why they are a saint
By the slander of a bishop, she together with her husband (then still an heir to the throne) suffered a three-year prison sentence. The Orthodox Church commemorates Empress on December 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Empress Theophania as a patron when they bear the name Empress at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 16. As a ruler, she is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Empress Theophania, 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.