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Saint
Olda
Prophetess Olda
New Calendar April 10 Old Calendar April 23
Why they are a saint
Prophetess Olda is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 10. Venerated as a prophet of God; 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 Olda as a patron when they bear the name Olda at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 10. As a prophet, she is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Olda, 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.