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Saint
Theodora of Constantinople
Venerable Theodora of Constantinople
New Calendar December 30 Old Calendar January 12
Why they are a saint
Saint Theodora lived at Constantinople during the first half of the tenth century. She had been married, but was widowed early on and led a pious life, caring for the destitute and hopeless. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodora of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Theodora at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 30. As a monastic, she is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Theodora of Constantinople, 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.