Feast Day: December 24th


The Life of Saint Eugenia and her Companions: Wishing to learn more about Christian teachings, she asked permission to visit one of the family estates outside the city, supposedly to enjoy the countryside. She left in the company of her two servants Protos and Hyacinth, dressed in men’s clothes. She and her companions were Baptized at a certain Monastery…

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Prayers

Apolytikion: In thy praise inspired by the Holy Spirit, thou didst receive the light of Divine Knowledge, O Eugenia, Glorious Virgin of Christ. And radiant among the choir of the Venerables, thou didst triumph over the enemy in thy contest. O Glorious Martyr, entreat Christ our God to grant us His great Mercy.

Kontakion: Thou didst flee the passing glory of the world, drawn by longing for Christ, O Holy Martyr. Thou didst preserve thy noble Soul unblemished: we praise thee, Venerable Eugenia.


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