Virgin martyr · 363
Virgin Martyr Febronia of Nisibis
New Calendar June 25 Old Calendar July 8
Why they are a saint
Though the daughter of a Roman senator and a great beauty, she fled the world and entered a monastery in Mesopotamia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Virgin Martyr Febronia of Nisibis on June 25.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virgin Martyr Febronia of Nisibis as a patron when they bear the name Virgin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 25. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virgin Martyr Febronia of Nisibis, 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.