Saint
Grand Duchess Elizabeth
New Calendar July 18 Old Calendar July 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Elizabeth was the older sister of Tsarina Alexandra, and was married to the Grand Duke Sergius, the governor of Moscow. The Orthodox Church commemorates Grand Duchess Elizabeth on July 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Grand Duchess Elizabeth as a patron when they bear the name Grand at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 18. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Grand Duchess Elizabeth, 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.