Saint · † c. 310
Virgins
Holy Virgins Menodora, Metrodora and Nymphodora at Nicomedia († c. 310)
New Calendar September 10 Old Calendar September 23
Why they are a saint
Holy Virgins Menodora, Metrodora and Nymphodora at Nicomedia († c. 310) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 10. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virgins as a patron when they bear the name Virgins at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 10. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Virgins, 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.