Saint · † c. 177
Virginmartyr Glyceria
Virginmartyr Glyceria at Heraclea with her Martyr Laodicius the prison guard († c. 177)
New Calendar May 13 Old Calendar May 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Glyceria suffered as a martyr for her faith in Christ in the II Century, during the time of a persecution against Christians under the emperor Antoninus (138-161). The Orthodox Church commemorates Virginmartyr Glyceria on May 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virginmartyr Glyceria as a patron when they bear the name Virginmartyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virginmartyr Glyceria, 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.