Saint
Pelagia
Blessed Pelagia, Paraskeva, and Maria of Diveyevo
New Calendar August 26 Old Calendar September 8
Why they are a saint
Blessed Pelagia, Paraskeva, and Maria of Diveyevo are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 26. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pelagia as a patron when they bear the name Pelagia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 26. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Pelagia, 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.