Saint
Helen of Serbia
New Calendar November 12 Old Calendar November 25
Why they are a saint
Uroš the Great , Ktetor , who founded Gradac Monastery ; a.k.a.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Helen of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Helen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 12. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Helen of Serbia, 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.