Saint Euphrasia was born in Constantinople in 382, the offspring of noble and devout parents who enjoyed the esteem of Emperor Theodosius and his empress. Following her father Antigonus’s premature demise, Euphrasia and her mother, embracing a life dedicated to the divine, settled in Egypt, close to a nunnery housing 130 nuns. This region was notable for its devout communities, with one city alone home to over twenty thousand women consecrated to Christ.

At seven, Euphrasia expressed a wish to join the monastery, a request that filled her mother with joy. In a solemn moment, her mother entrusted her to Christ’s care, leaving her in the abbey’s custody with tears of joy and sorrow.

The years that followed were marked by devout living until her mother’s death, which brought peace to her soul. News of this event prompted Theodosius to summon Euphrasia, hoping to fulfil a promise of marriage to a young senator. However, Euphrasia’s resolve was firm; in a letter, she declared her life devoted to Christ, requesting her wealth be distributed among the poor and her slaves freed, a wish Theodosius honoured.

Euphrasia’s life exemplified humility, meekness, and compassion. She faced temptation with grace, often accepting penitential tasks that showcased her humility. Her most notable act of penance involved moving a large pile of rocks over a month, a task that, according to legend, eventually led to the devil conceding defeat.

Her faith granted her power over demons, healing abilities, and the performance of miracles. Notably, she healed a child of paralysis and muteness with a simple blessing. Euphrasia’s death in 412, at thirty, marked the end of a life filled with acts of piety and miracles, leaving a legacy of devotion and humility.

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  1. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of St. Euphrasia, her love for Jesus Christ was within her from the time of her birth. To read about the sacrifices of hard labor she did in happiness just to get rid of the temptation of the devil.
    She gave up all of her riches to be a bride of Christ Jesus. Truly, sainthood belongs to her. May the people of Egypt be helped through the intercession of St. Euphrasia. Praise to God, Jesus and Holy Spirit. Keep Shining for Jesus! emc

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  2. To know how much she believed n trusted n loved jesus tell me how little i believe n trust n love him……dear saint….pray for us to share a similar love for him, jesus….the son of god

  3. St Euphrasia pls pray for my mum who has been suffering from cerebrospinal accident for a long time now. Also pray that like u, I may love n develope stronger faith in God.

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  6. Saint Euphrasia, how marvarlous your faith in Jesus. Teach me to love, encourage me to stand up and love Jesus like the way loved Lord Jesus. Please, Saint Eupharia pray for us especially myself, my children, my grandchildren and the rest of my family.

  7. You said that Euphrasia’s mother was a good mother!!!! A good mother? Leaving a 7 years old litle girl in a monastery? The child at that age does not know what she really wants!!!! It is good that now we have social workers that care for the welfare of the infants.

    • Francis: It was the little girls wish and her mother fulfilled it with joy. That was the right decision and choice a mother made.

  8. Holy Mother Euphrasia, you devoted your entire life to loving the sacred heart of Jesus and became a model of prayer and penance; give us your great and your holy life that we too love and glorify God in all things. Obtain for us from the heart of Jesus all the graces we need and protect us from every evil, especially sin so that someday we will embrace you in the heavenly kingdom. Amen.

  9. St.Euphrasia, today I pray, please conquer, overpower, and VANQUISH, the Devil that hovers over me !
    It is God’s will that I protect His PEOPLE.
    I need your strength, your unwavering faith to combat this Evil!
    St.Euphrasia,hear my PRAYER!

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