Saint
Theodore of Ajareli
Saint Theodore of Ajareli
New Calendar January 26 Old Calendar February 8
Why they are a saint
Saint Theodore of Ajareli is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 26. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 of Ajareli as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 26.
Prayer
O holy Theodore of Ajareli, 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.