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Hierarch
Father Theonas of Thessolonica
Holy Father Theonas, Archbishop of Thessolonica
New Calendar April 10 Old Calendar April 23
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Holy Father Theonas, Archbishop of Thessolonica. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: April 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Father Theonas of Thessolonica as a patron when they bear the name Father at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Father Theonas of Thessolonica, 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.