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Saint
Xenia
Martyr Xenia
New Calendar January 18 Old Calendar January 31
Why they are a saint
Martyr Xenia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 18. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Xenia as a patron when they bear the name Xenia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 18. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Xenia, 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.