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Hierarch
Theocletus the Wonderworker
Holy Father Theocletus the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Lacedaemonia
New Calendar December 1 Old Calendar December 14
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Holy Father Theocletus the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Lacedaemonia. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: December 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theocletus the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Theocletus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 1. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theocletus the Wonderworker, 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.