Saint Sopatra of Constantinople

Commemorated on November 9.

Saint Sopatra of Constantinople was the daughter of the emperor Mauricius (582-602). She was inclined towards monasticism, and met Saint Eustolia in the church of the Most Holy Theotokos at Blachernae. After speaking with the saint, Sopatra finally decided to leave the world and submit her will to her guide, Saint Eustolia. She transformed the palace building, which her father had given her, into a monastery known for its strict monastic Rule.

Saint Sopatra died in the year 625.

Troparion

In you the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother,
for taking up your cross, you followed after Christ.
By so doing, you taught us to disregard the flesh, for it passes away,
but to care instead for the soul, since it is immortal.
Therefore, most venerable Mother Sopatra your spirit rejoices with the Angels.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “Having received the grace...“)
Because of your love of God you forsook a bed for rest, O Mother Sopatra,
you illumined your soul
with fasting, thoroughly vanquishing your enemies;
but by your intercessions destroy the evil designs of our adversaries.