Saint
Irene
Saint Irene, with her husband and children, of Constantinople
New Calendar May 13 Old Calendar May 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Irene lived in Constantinople in the first half of the ninth century. When her husband Saint George was sent into exile because he venerated the holy icons, she and their children went with him.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Irene as a patron when they bear the name Irene at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 13. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Irene, 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.