Saint
Theodore
Repose of Right-believing Prince Theodore Yaroslavich of Novgorod († 1233), brother of St. Alexander Nevsky
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
He lived for many years as a hermit in the wilderness of the Jordan, and after long and hard ascetic struggle was granted the gift of wonderworking. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theodore on June 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodore as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Theodore, 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.