Saint · † 927
Liudmila
Martyr Liudmila, Princess of the Czechs († 927)
New Calendar September 16 Old Calendar September 29
Why they are a saint
Martyr Liudmila, Princess of the Czechs († 927) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 16. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Liudmila as a patron when they bear the name Liudmila at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 16. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Liudmila, 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.