Saint
Perpetua
Martyrs Perpetua, a woman of Carthage, and the Catechumens: Saturus, Revocatus, Saturninus, Secundulus, Felicitas († c. 202-203)
New Calendar February 1 Old Calendar February 14
Why they are a saint
Perpetua, Felicity, Saturus, Saturninus, Secundus and Revocatus were all young catechumens living near Carthage. The Orthodox Church commemorates Perpetua on February 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Perpetua as a patron when they bear the name Perpetua at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Perpetua, 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.