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Saint
Gorgonia
Gorgonia the Righteous, sister of Gregory the Theologian
New Calendar February 23 Old Calendar March 7
Why they are a saint
She was the elder sister of St Gregory the Theologian (Jan. 25), and the daughter of St Gregory Nazianzen the Elder (January 1) and St Nonna (August 5). She married Alypius, a citizen of Iconium, and with him had three daughters. She became a holy guide to countless Christians whose lot it was to live out their Faith in the world.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gorgonia as a patron when they bear the name Gorgonia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 23.
Prayer
O holy Gorgonia, pray to God for us.
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