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Saint
Queen Febronia
Righteous Queen Febronia
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Righteous Queen Febronia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 28. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Queen Febronia as a patron when they bear the name Queen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. As a ruler, she is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Queen Febronia, 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.