Saint · 1212
Euphrosynē of Suzdal
Venerable Euphrosynē of Suzdal
New Calendar September 25 Old Calendar October 8
Why they are a saint
Saint Euphrosynē, Princess of Suzdal, was born in the year 1212. In holy Baptism she was given the name Theodoulia and she was the eldest daughter of the holy Martyr Michael, Great-prince of Chernigov (September 20). Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euphrosynē of Suzdal as a patron when they bear the name Euphrosynē at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 25. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Euphrosynē of Suzdal, 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.