Hieromartyr
Dorotheus of Tyre
Hieromartyr Dorotheus, Bishop of Tyre
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
Dorotheus of Tyre, Bishop of Tyre, is kept among the saints. Dorotheus bishop of Tyre is traditionally credited with an Acts of the Seventy Apostles, who were sent out according to the Gospel of Luke 10:1. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dorotheus of Tyre as a patron when they bear the name Dorotheus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dorotheus of Tyre, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.