SAINT EUPRAXIA, WIDOW
On January 11, we also commemorate Saint Eupraxia. According to Migne*, Eupraxia, a saint mentioned by the Greeks, was the mother of Saint Eupraxia. In some churches she is venerated on March 4 together with her husband Antigonus. (I. 663)
*A hagiography source used by the authors
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eupraxia may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org
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