Saint
Irene the Righteous of Chrysovalantou
New Calendar July 28 Old Calendar August 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Irene was the daughter of a wealthy family from Cappadocia, and was born in the ninth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Irene the Righteous of Chrysovalantou on July 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Irene the Righteous of Chrysovalantou as a patron when they bear the name Irene at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 28. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Irene the Righteous of 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.