March 13, 2021

St. Euphrasia of Constantinople (380 - 410) was known for her holiness throughout her life. She was a noble Roman who was raised by Emperor Theodosius I when her father Antigonus died. When she was five years old her mother decided to join a convent in Egypt and young Euphrasia went with her mother to the convent. When she was just 12 years old her mother died. Emperor Arcadius commanded her to marry a senator, but she received permission to give her wealth to the poor so that she can remain a nun.

St. Euphrasia please help us to be humble like you and let go of earthly bindings.