Saint
Helen of Serbia
Saint Helen of Serbia
New Calendar October 30 Old Calendar November 12
Why they are a saint
Saint Helen, a pious mother to her sons Stephen Milutin and Dragutin, devoted her whole life to pious deeds after the death of her husband. The Orthodox Church commemorates Helen of Serbia on October 30.
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 October 30. 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.