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Saint
Theosebia the Deaconess
Blessed Theosebia the Deaconess, sister of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa
New Calendar January 10 Old Calendar January 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Theosebia the Deaconess was the sister of Saints Basil the Great, Gregory, afterwards Bishop of Nyssa , and Peter, Bishop of Sebaste. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theosebia the Deaconess on January 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theosebia the Deaconess as a patron when they bear the name Theosebia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 10.
Prayer
O holy Theosebia the Deaconess, pray to God for us.
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