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Saint
Pelagia the Righteous of Tinos
New Calendar July 23 Old Calendar August 5
Why they are a saint
Pelagia the Righteous of Tinos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 23. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 Righteous of Tinos as a patron when they bear the name Pelagia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 23.
Prayer
O holy Pelagia the Righteous of Tinos, 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.