Saint · 347
Paula
Saint Paula
New Calendar January 26 Old Calendar February 8
Why they are a saint
She was born in 347 to a noble family in Rome, and at age sixteen married Toxotius, a prominent nobleman. Though her husband was a pagan, he was devoted to her and gave her freedom to keep a Christian home and rear her children as Christians. They were blessed with five children.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paula as a patron when they bear the name Paula at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 26.
Prayer
O holy Paula, 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.