Saint · † c. 1483
Theodore
Saint Theodore, Prince of Ostrog († c. 1483)
New Calendar August 11 Old Calendar August 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Theodore, Prince of Ostrog († c. 1483) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 11. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; 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 Theodore as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 11. 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.