Saint · 1383
Eudokia
Venerable Eudokia (in monasticism Euphrosyne), Grand Duchess of Moscow
New Calendar July 7 Old Calendar July 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Euphrosyne (Euphrosynē), in the world Eudokia, was the daughter of the Suzdal prince Demetrius Constantovich (+ 1383), and from 1367 was the wife of the Moscow Great Prince Demetrius of the Don. The Orthodox Church commemorates Eudokia on July 7.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eudokia as a patron when they bear the name Eudokia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 7. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Eudokia, pray to God for us.
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