Nine Maidens
Venerable
Commemorated July 18
Our venerable Mothers, the Nine Maidens (also the Nine Holy Virgins ; 8th century) were the daughters of St. Donald of Ogilvy , who lived a monastic life under their father until his death, whereat they came to a monastery in Abernathy. Their feast day is July 18 .
Troparion
Having affianced yourselves unto the true desire, O ye glorious in Christ, refusing union with the temporal bridegrooms, and having matured in virtuous deeds, you did rise to the height of incorruption, O ye beautiful in your souls and abounding in riches, the pillars and the rule for the women living in convents. Therefore plead incessantly for us that lovingly celebrate your memory.
Kontakion
Having by fasting attenuated your bodies and in ceaseless prayers implored the Creator for your sins, that ye might obtain their entire forgiveness, you did win of God their remission and the Kingdom of heaven; intercede before Christ the God for us all.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
