Saint Eupraxia was the daughter of a nobleman from Constantinople, Antigonus, a relative of the holy and blessed King Theodosius the Great. After the death of her father, Eupraxia's mother, a pious widow, went with her daughter to Egypt, where they found a women's monastery. Little Eupraxia, having fallen in love with the monastic way of life, remained in the convent, receiving her mother's blessing.
As Saint Eupraxia grew older, she intensified her ascetic practices, fasting and serving the sisters with diligence. She endured many hardships, including falls and injuries, but bore them with patience. For her virtues, she was granted the gift of wonderworking, healing the sick.
Before her death, she had a vision: she saw a bright palace and heard that a dwelling was being prepared for her. Upon learning of the vision, the saint wept, asking the Lord to grant her time for repentance. Soon she felt unwell and peacefully passed away at the age of thirty († 413).
