Martyr
Febronia
The Righteous Martyr Febronia
New Calendar June 25 Old Calendar July 8
Why they are a saint
The Righteous Martyr Febronia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 25. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Febronia as a patron when they bear the name Febronia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 25. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Febronia, 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.