Hierarch · 1300
Repose of Saint Theoktistos
Repose of Saint Theoktistos, Archbishop of Novgorod
New Calendar December 23 Old Calendar January 5
Why they are a saint
Before Saint Theoktistos (Theóktistos) became a bishop, he was the Igoumen of Annunciation Monastery near Novgorod. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Saint Theoktistos on December 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Theoktistos as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 23. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Theoktistos, 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.