Uncovering of the relics of Venerable Juliana, Princess of Vyazma
Commemorated on June 2.
The relics of the holy Princess Juliana of Vyazma were uncovered in 1819.
Saint Juliana’s body was buried in the Torzhok cathedral on the right side by the south doors in 1407. Later, a tomb for her relics was built at the Savior-Transfiguration cathedral, where she healed many. In connection with the glorification of Saint Juliana on June 2, 1819 a chapel was built on the right-hand side, and dedicated to her
In 1906 church was built and dedicated to Saint Juliana at the cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord, where previously there had been a chapel over the saint’s grave.
Saint Juliana is also commemorated on December 21.
Troparion
Living devoutly according to the Law, and adorned with good deeds,
you appeared as a hard diamond, O Holy Right-believing Princess Juliana,
despising perishable glory and bodily beauty,
you defeated the insidious Enemy, and you were martyred for the sake of chastity.
Therefore, you were crowned by Christ God with an imperishable and eternal crown,
and now you rejoice in the assembly of the Martyrs.
Therefore, we cry out to you:
“Entreat Christ God for all of us, who with faith and love revere your sufferings.”
Kontakion
Today let us sing to God, the Benefactor of all,
Who glorified the divinely-wise Juliana in Russia,
that by her prayers He may grant to our souls
the forgiveness of sins and great mercy.