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Saint
Helen of Dečani
New Calendar June 3 Old Calendar June 16
Why they are a saint
Helen of Dečani Ј is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 3. She is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Helen of Dečani as a patron when they bear the name Helen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 3. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Helen of Dečani, 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.