Saint
Theodora the Righteous
New Calendar March 11 Old Calendar March 24
Why they are a saint
Theodora the Righteous is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 11. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodora the Righteous as a patron when they bear the name Theodora at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 11.
Prayer
O holy Theodora the Righteous, 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.