Fool-for-Christ · c. 1730 – c. 1803
Xenia of St. Petersburg
Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg, Fool-for-Christ
New Calendar January 24 Old Calendar February 6
Why they are a saint
After her husband's sudden death she took his name and lived as a fool-for-Christ in the streets of St. Petersburg. She is asked for employment, housing, and help in hardship. The years given for this life are c. 1730 – c. 1803. The New Calendar feast is January 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of finding employment, housing, hardship, St. Petersburg, because she lived in poverty and cared for those in need.
Prayer
O holy Xenia of St. Petersburg, 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.
Do not confuse with Xenia of Rome (same calendar day); Xenia of Kalamata.