Virgin martyr
Virgin Martyr Glaphyra
Righteous Virgin Glaphyra († 322)
New Calendar April 26 Old Calendar May 9
Why they are a saint
Licinius was co-emperor with Constantine the Great. At his accession, he had agreed to tolerate Christianity in his territories, but soon turned to persecuting the Christians, and to a variety of carnal sins. He conceived a passion for Glaphyra, a Christian virgin handmaid of the Empress Constantia.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virgin Martyr Glaphyra as a patron when they bear the name Virgin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 26. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virgin Martyr Glaphyra, 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.