Venerable · 9th century
Irene Chrysovalantou
Venerable Irene of Chrysovalantou
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Why they are a saint
Irene Chrysovalantou was an abbess of Chrysovalantou; in Greek devotion asked by those hoping to conceive a child. The years given for this life are 9th century. This memory is kept in the Greek Church. Orthodox Christians remember her among the venerable monastic saints.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of to conceive a child, because of her own story as a parent recorded in her life.
Prayer
O holy Irene Chrysovalantou, 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.
Do not confuse with Great Martyr Irene (May 5).