Anthusa

Saint Anthusa was the mother of Saint John Chrysostom. Left a widow when young, according to the well-⁠known tradition, she raised him alone in the faith. She is commemorated on 8 February (new style), together with the holy Emmelia and Nonna.

By a decision of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece, on the Sunday after the Presentation of the Lord the memory is kept of the mothers of the Three Hierarchs: Emmelia (mother of Saint Basil the Great, 30 May), Nonna (mother of Saint Gregory the Theologian, 5 August) and Anthusa.