Martyr · 180-192
Eugenia the Righteous Nun-martyr of Rome and those with her
New Calendar December 24 Old Calendar January 6
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Eugenia, was a Roman by birth. She lived at Alexandria, where her father Philip was sent by the emperor Commodus (180-192) to be Prefect of Egypt. Eugenia received a fine upbringing and was noted for her beauty and good disposition. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eugenia the Righteous Nun-martyr of Rome and those as a patron when they bear the name Eugenia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 24. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eugenia the Righteous Nun-martyr of Rome and those with her, 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.