Saint
Olympias the Deaconess
New Calendar July 25 Old Calendar August 7
Why they are a saint
Olympias, also known as Saint Olympias and sometimes known as Olympias the Younger to distinguish her from her aunt of the same name was a Christian Roman noblewoman of Greek descent. Olympias was born sometime between 361 and 368 and raised in either Constantinople or Antioch. She was the daughter born to the Antiochian Greek noblewoman, Alexandra and the wealthy Greek Rhetor, Seleucus.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Olympias the Deaconess as a patron when they bear the name Olympias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 25.
Prayer
O holy Olympias the Deaconess, pray to God for us.
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