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Hieromartyr
Theagenes the Hieromartyr of Parios
Theagenes the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Parios
New Calendar January 2 Old Calendar January 15
Why they are a saint
Theagenes the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Parios is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 2. 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 Theagenes the Hieromartyr of Parios as a patron when they bear the name Theagenes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theagenes the Hieromartyr of Parios, 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.