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Saint
Monica
New Calendar August 27 Old Calendar September 9
Why they are a saint
Monica is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 27. She is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Monica as a patron when they bear the name Monica at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 27.
Prayer
O holy Monica, 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.