Saint · † 1407
Eudoxia
Venerable Eudoxia, in monasticism Evphrosynia, Grand Duchess of Moscow († 1407)
New Calendar July 7 Old Calendar July 20
Why they are a saint
Venerable Eudoxia, in monasticism Evphrosynia, Grand Duchess of Moscow († 1407) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 7. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; 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 Eudoxia as a patron when they bear the name Eudoxia 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 Eudoxia, 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.