Martyr
Eudocia the Samaritan
The Holy Righteous Martyr Eudocia the Samaritan
New Calendar March 1 Old Calendar March 14
Why they are a saint
The Holy Righteous Martyr Eudocia the Samaritan is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 1. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Eudocia the Samaritan as a patron when they bear the name Eudocia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 1. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eudocia the Samaritan, 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.