Saint · 1212
Euphrosynē of Suzdal
Venerable Euphrosynē of Suzdal
New Calendar September 18 Old Calendar October 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Euphrosynē of Suzdal was born in 1212. Although she was a princess, she entered a women’s monastery in Suzdal, where she was tonsured with the name Euphrosynē, in honor of Saint Euphrosynē of Alexandria (September 25). 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 18. 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.