Saint · 1218
Repose of Saint Theodore Yaroslavich
Repose of Saint Theodore Yaroslavich, older brother of Saint Alexander Nevsky
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
Holy Prince Theodore of Novgorod, the elder brother of Saint Alexander Nevsky, was born in the year 1218. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Saint Theodore Yaroslavich on June 5.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Theodore Yaroslavich as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Theodore Yaroslavich, 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.