Virgin martyr
Pelagia the Virgin-martyr of Antioch
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 Virgin-martyr of Antioch on October 8.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pelagia the Virgin-martyr of Antioch as a patron when they bear the name Pelagia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 8. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pelagia the Virgin-martyr of Antioch, 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.