Saint
Queen Dinar
Holy Queen Dinar
New Calendar June 30 Old Calendar July 13
Why they are a saint
The Russian Church has preserved chronicles of the life of Queen Dinar, a woman who achieved much on behalf of the Christian Faith. The Orthodox Church commemorates Queen Dinar on June 30.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Queen Dinar as a patron when they bear the name Queen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 30. As a ruler, she is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Queen Dinar, 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.