Saint · 9th century
Theoctistus the Confessor
Saint Theoctistus the Confessor
New Calendar November 20 Old Calendar December 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Theoctistus the Confessor was an influential senior Byzantine official during the first half of the 9th century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theoctistus the Confessor on November 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theoctistus the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Theoctistus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 20.
Prayer
O holy Theoctistus the Confessor, 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.