Saint
Judith
Righteous Judith
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
Information about the Righteous Judith may be found in the Old Testament book bearing her name. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Judith as a patron when they bear the name Judith at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15.
Prayer
O holy Judith, 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.