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Virgin martyr
Theodora the Virgin-martyr of Palestine
New Calendar April 2 Old Calendar April 15
Why they are a saint
Theodora the Virgin-martyr of Palestine is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 2. Venerated as a virgin martyr who gave her life for Christ; 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 Virgin-martyr of Palestine as a patron when they bear the name Theodora at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 2. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theodora the Virgin-martyr of Palestine, 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.