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Saint · 1206
Philothea of Thrace
Saint Philothea of Thrace, Protectress of Romania
New Calendar December 7 Old Calendar December 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Philothea (Philofthea) of Argesh was born in Trnovo, the old capital of Bulgaria, around 1206. The Orthodox Church commemorates Philothea of Thrace on December 7.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philothea of Thrace as a patron when they bear the name Philothea at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 7. Romanian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Philothea of Thrace, 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.