Saint
Theoctistus
Holy Father Theoctistus and his fellow struggler Euthymius the Great
New Calendar September 3 Old Calendar September 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Theoctistus of Palestine was a great ascetic who lived in the Judean wilderness in the Wadi Mukellik. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theoctistus on September 3.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theoctistus as a patron when they bear the name Theoctistus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 3. Antiochian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Theoctistus, 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.