Saints of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Kyivan Patrons of Newly-Weds

Saint David and Saint Euphrosinia, Prince and Princess of Murom reposed in the Lord in 1228.  These were their monastic names, as they received the monastic tonsure before their deaths.  David was called Peter and Euphrosinia was Febronia.  As a Prince of Murom, an ancient city of Kyivan Rus’, Peter became very ill.  It was only through the knowledge of herbal medicine of Febronia, a daughter of a local beekeeper, that Peter became well.  He fell in love with Febronia and married her, to the displeasure of his boyars.  They expelled Peter and Febronia from Murom, but then received them back when God made His displeasure known . . .  Peter and Febronia lived together and ruled Murom for many years, helping the poor and the destitute, and living lives of deep prayer.  They received the monastic tonsure shortly before their repose in the Lord and were glorified as Saints of God and Patrons of newly-weds.