Saint · 383
Melania the Younger of Rome
Venerable Melania the Younger of Rome († 439)
New Calendar December 31 Old Calendar January 13
Why they are a saint
She was born in 383 in Rome, to a very wealthy family with large estates in Italy, Africa, Spain and even Britain. The Orthodox Church commemorates Melania the Younger of Rome on December 31.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Melania the Younger of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Melania at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 31. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Melania the Younger of Rome, 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.