Righteous
Virgin Glykerίa of Novgorod
Righteous Virgin Glykerίa of Novgorod
New Calendar May 13 Old Calendar May 26
Why they are a saint
Virgin Glykerίa of Novgorod is kept on the Orthodox calendar as a righteous. The righteous are honored for a holy life lived in the world. The Church numbers her among the righteous whose faith was lived in the world. The New Calendar feast is May 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virgin Glykerίa of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Virgin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 13. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Virgin Glykerίa of Novgorod, 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.