Saint
Menodora
Martyrs Menodora, Metrodora, and Nymphodora, at Nicomedia
New Calendar September 10 Old Calendar September 23
Why they are a saint
They were three sisters, raised in the Christian faith in Bithynia. Together they withdrew from the world and lived together in virginity on a lonely mountain, devoting themselves to prayer, fasting and labor. Though they wished only to live unknown to the world, their wonderworking gifts were discovered, and many people began to come to them for healing of ailments.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Menodora as a patron when they bear the name Menodora at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Menodora, 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.