Martyr
Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus
New Calendar May 4 Old Calendar May 17
Why they are a saint
Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 4. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus as a patron when they bear the name Pelagia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 4. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus, 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.