Saint
Saints Paul and Theodore of Rostov
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Why they are a saint
Saints Paul and Theodore of Rostov founded a monastery at the River Ust, not far from Rostov, in honor of the holy Martyrs Boris and Gleb (May 2). The Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Paul and Theodore of Rostov on October 22.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints Paul and Theodore of Rostov as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 22. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Saints Paul and Theodore of Rostov, 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.