Saint · † c. 304
Virginmartyr Febronia
Virginmartyr Febronia of Nisibis († c. 304)
New Calendar June 25 Old Calendar July 8
Why they are a saint
The Virgin-Martyr Febronia suffered during the reign of Diocletian (284-305). She was raised at a monastery in the city of Sivapolis (Assyria region). The head of the women’s monastery was the hegumenia Brienna, the aunt of Saint Febronia, and being concerned about the salvation of Saint Febronia, she assigned her a stricter form of life than the other nuns.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virginmartyr Febronia as a patron when they bear the name Virginmartyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virginmartyr Febronia, 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.