Saint Xenia the Righteous of Rome

Xena (also Xenia; * in Rome, † possibly around 450 in Mylasa, Caria ) is a saint of the Orthodox Churches. She lived in the 5th century.

Life

Xenia was born into a wealthy family and was born in Rome. Her parents gave her the name Eusebia what " right in humility " means she called herself Xena ( " strangers ").

She fled on the forced wedding day with her two domestic workers. Through the guidance of the monk Paul, who converted to Christianity on the island of Kos, Xena reached the fortress Mylasa in Caria. Here they built a church, which they dedicated to St. Stephen, and lived with her two female slaves in strict asceticism.

Your Memorial Day in the Orthodox tradition is 24 January, and Armenian December 27 or December 30.