Saint
Rebecca
Righteous Rebecca
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
Rebecca was the wife of the Old Testament Patriarch Isaac, and the mother of Jacob and Esau. She is mentioned in Genesis 22:23; Chapters 24-28; and Chapter 49:31. Saint Paul also mentions her (Romans 9:10). Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Rebecca as a patron when they bear the name Rebecca at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15.
Prayer
O holy Rebecca, 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.