Saint
Genevieve of Paris
Venerable Genevieve of Paris
New Calendar January 3 Old Calendar January 16
Why they are a saint
She was born near Paris to a family of wealthy landowners. When she was about ten years old St Germanus of Auxerre (July 31), passing through the region on his way to Britain, discerned a special divine purpose for her, and told her parents that she had been chosen for the salvation of many. “He asked her that day, and early the next, if she would consecrate herself to holy virginity for Christ and, on both occasions, she answered that it was her dearest wish.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Genevieve of Paris as a patron when they bear the name Genevieve at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 3. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Genevieve of Paris, 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.