Saint · 4th C
Priest
Hieromartyr Priest Theodoritus of Antioch (4th C)
New Calendar March 8 Old Calendar March 21
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Priest Theodoritus of Antioch (4th C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 8. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Priest as a patron when they bear the name Priest at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 8. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Priest, 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.