Saint
Monica
Saint Monica
New Calendar May 4 Old Calendar May 17
Why they are a saint
Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo (June 15), was born circa 330-333 in Tagaste, North Africa. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monica on May 4.
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 May 4.
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.