Holy Great Martyr Xenia of Kalamata

Commemorated on May 3.

1 The Greek name Xenia means "hospitable."

Troparion

(Podoben: “Be quick to anticipate...”)
Reddened by your blood and radiantly adorned with it, O Xenίa,
as you stood before Christ as an unblemished bride,
you received grace to deliver (people) from sorcery,
to drive away demons, and to heal diseases;
therefore, intercede unceasingly with Him for our souls.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance,
which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Xenia;
extinguishing the allure of false gods,
you enlighten the faithful,
always interceding for us all.