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Virgin martyr
Virgin Martyr Potamia the Wonderworker
New Calendar August 7 Old Calendar August 20
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Potamia the Wonderworker died under the sword. Sometimes the saint is incorrectly listed as Saint Potamius the Wonderworker. Venerated as a virgin martyr who gave her life for Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virgin Martyr Potamia the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Virgin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 7. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virgin Martyr Potamia the Wonderworker, 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.