Venerable Euphrosynē of Suzdal

Commemorated on September 18.

Saint Euphrosynē of Suzdal was born in 1212. Although she was a princess, she entered a women’s monastery in Suzdal, where she was tonsured with the name Euphrosynē, in honor of Saint Euphrosynē of Alexandria (September 25).

After her death on September 25, 1250, many miracles took place at her grave. Believers were healed of various infirmities, and their prayers were answered.

On September 18, 1698, with the blessing of Patriarch Adrian, Metropolitan Hilarion of Suzdal glorified the nun Euphrosynē as a saint.

Troparion

The land of Suzdal rejoiceth in your holy memory,
while believers assemble in your all-honorable temple, where now your most glorious memory is celebrated.
O venerable Euphrosynē, pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.

Kontakion

The fair Euphrosynē cried out to Christ,
“My sweetest Bridegroom, the sweetness of my love for Thee,
and the graciousness of Thy mercy, inspire my soul with hope.
My heart rejoiceth, enduring difficult labors for Thy name’s sake;
hoping that Thou wilt account me worthy of joy in Thy Bridal Chamber with the wise virgins.”
Therefore, O venerable one, honoring the struggle of thy labors, we entreat thee:
Pray that the doors of the Bridal Chamber will not be closed to us.