Born in Epivat, Thrace, to pious parents, St. Paraschiva, from a young age, was drawn to the ascetic life. Upon hearing the Gospel read in church, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself," she was moved to give away her belongings to the poor. After her parents' death, she fled to Constantinople, then to the Jordanian desert, living a life of prayer and fasting. An angel appeared, instructing her to return to her homeland. She lived her final two years in the village of Calicratia, where she reposed. Her relics, known for their miraculous properties, are now venerated in Iași, Romania, drawing pilgrims seeking healing and comfort.

Let us beseech St. Paraschiva to intercede for us, that we may be granted strength to follow Christ's path and find solace in His love. #Saints #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #Romania #Miracles