Saint
Sabiana
Venerable Sabiana, Abbess of the Samtskhe Monastery
New Calendar December 31 Old Calendar January 13
Why they are a saint
The nuns of Georgian monasteries have historically been outstanding in their diligence. God entrusted them with the special duties of ceaseless prayer, fasting, needlework, and the raising of orphans. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sabiana as a patron when they bear the name Sabiana at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 31. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Sabiana, 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.