Righteous · 4th century
Nonna
Righteous Nonna, mother of Saint Gregory the Theologian
New Calendar August 5 Old Calendar August 18
Why they are a saint
Nonna was known as mother of Gregory the Theologian whose prayers converted her husband Gregory the Elder. The years given for this life are 4th century. Her feast keeps a life of faith in household and city. This memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nonna as a patron when they bear the name Nonna at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 5. Those who share her calling as a parent also ask her prayers.
Prayer
O holy Nonna, 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.