Saint
Euphrosynē
Saint Euphrosyne, in the world Eudokia, Great Princess of Moscow († 1407)
New Calendar May 17 Old Calendar May 30
Why they are a saint
Today the Orthodox Church commemorates the tonsure of Saint Euphrosynē of Moscow on May 17,1407. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euphrosynē as a patron when they bear the name Euphrosynē at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 17. As a ruler, she is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Euphrosynē, 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.