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Saint
Helena Štiljanović
New Calendar October 17 Old Calendar October 30
Why they are a saint
Helena Štiljanović Ј is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 17. 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 Helena Štiljanović as a patron when they bear the name Helena at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 17. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Helena Štiljanović, 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.