Saint
Pelagia the Righteous
New Calendar October 8 Old Calendar October 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Pelagia the Penitent was converted to Christianity by Saint Nonnus, Bishop of Edessa (Saturday of Cheesefare Week). The Orthodox Church commemorates Pelagia the Righteous on October 8.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pelagia the Righteous as a patron when they bear the name Pelagia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 8. Antiochian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Pelagia the Righteous, 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.