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Saint · 741-755
Theocteristus
Venerable Theocteristus, Abbot of Symbola on Mount Olympus, Bithynia
New Calendar November 10 Old Calendar November 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Theosteriktos (Θεοστήρικτος) was the Igoumen of Symbola Monastery on Mount Olympus in Bithynia (others say Peletiki Monastery at Triglia). The Orthodox Church commemorates Theocteristus on November 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theocteristus as a patron when they bear the name Theocteristus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 10. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Theocteristus, 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.