Saint
Theodoisus of Trebizond
Holy Hierarch Theodosius, Metropolitan of Trebizond
New Calendar January 11 Old Calendar January 24
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarch Theodosius, Metropolitan of Trebizond is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 11. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodoisus of Trebizond as a patron when they bear the name Theodoisus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theodoisus of Trebizond, 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.