Saint · † 160-170
Eudokia of Heliopolis
Venerable Martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis († 160-170)
New Calendar March 1 Old Calendar March 14
Why they are a saint
The Holy Monastic Martyress Eudocia was a Samaritan, a native of the city of Iliopolis in Phœnician Lebanon. The Orthodox Church commemorates Martyr on March 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eudokia of Heliopolis as a patron when they bear the name Martyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eudokia of Heliopolis, 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.