St. Irene of Chrysovalantou
Posted in Saints on Jul 28th, 2008
My daughter’s little friend, Myra Irene, celebrates her very first namesday today. Myra was born about three weeks after Grace (Grace turns one on Friday!).
Originally slated to wed the Emperor, St Irene went to the monastery of Chrysovalantou, and immediately engaged herself in vigils and prayer. She then replaced the Abbess very early on, and [...]

