Venerable Maura of Constantinople

Commemorated on October 31.

Saint Maura (Μαύρα) was a Deaconess and Igoumeness. She labored in asceticism during the first half of the fifth century at Constantinople, where founded a monastery, in which she reposed.

In Greek usage Saint Maura is commemorated on November 9.

Troparion

In you, O Mother, was preserved with exactness what is according to the image;
for you took up the Cross and followed Christ.
By so doing, you taught us to disregard the flesh, for it passes away;
but to care for the soul, since it is immortal.
Therefore, O Venerable Maura, your spirit rejoices with the Angels.