Saint · † ca 867
Empress Theodora, Restorer of the Veneration of Holy Icons
Righteous Empress Theodora, Restorer of the Veneration of Holy Icons († ca 867)
New Calendar February 11 Old Calendar February 24
Why they are a saint
Righteous Empress Theodora, Restorer of the Veneration of Holy Icons († ca 867) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 11. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Empress Theodora as a patron when they bear the name Empress at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 11. As a ruler, she is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Empress Theodora, Restorer of the Veneration of Holy Icons, 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.