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Saint
Procla of Pontius Pilate
Righteous Procla, wife of Pontius Pilate
New Calendar October 27 Old Calendar November 9
Why they are a saint
Righteous Procla, wife of Pontius Pilate is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 27. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Procla of Pontius Pilate as a patron when they bear the name Procla at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 27.
Prayer
O holy Procla of Pontius Pilate, 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.