Saint · † 881
Theoctista
Venerable Theoctista of the Isle of Lesbos († 881)
New Calendar November 9 Old Calendar November 22
Why they are a saint
Born in Methymna (on the island of Lesbos), she in her youth was tonsured into monasticism in the women”s monastery. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theoctista on November 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theoctista as a patron when they bear the name Theoctista at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Theoctista, 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.