Great martyr · 3rd–4th century
Euphemia the All-praised
Greatmartyr Euphemia the All-praised
New Calendar September 16 Old Calendar September 29
Why they are a saint
Euphemia the All-praised is remembered as virgin martyr of Chalcedon. A miracle at her relics is tied to the Council of Chalcedon (451), confirming the Orthodox definition. The New Calendar feast is September 16. This memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euphemia the All-praised as a patron when they bear the name Euphemia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 16. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Euphemia the All-praised, 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.