Saint
Eupraxia of Tabenna
Venerable Eupraxia of Tabenna, in Egypt († 393)
New Calendar January 12 Old Calendar January 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Eupraxia the Elder was the mother of Saint Eupraxia, maiden of Tabennisi (July 25). She was the wife of the pious senator Antigonus, who was related to the emperor Theodosius the Great (379-395). Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eupraxia of Tabenna as a patron when they bear the name Eupraxia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Eupraxia of Tabenna, 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.