Saint · † 304
Virginmartyr Juliana
Virginmartyr Juliana of Nicomedia, and with her 500 Men and 150 Women († 304)
New Calendar December 21 Old Calendar January 3
Why they are a saint
Virginmartyr Juliana of Nicomedia, and with her 500 Men and 150 Women († 304) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 21. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virginmartyr Juliana as a patron when they bear the name Virginmartyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virginmartyr Juliana, 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.