Martyr
Theodore of Alexandria
Martyr Theodore of Alexandria
New Calendar December 3 Old Calendar December 16
Why they are a saint
Theodore of Alexandria is commemorated as a martyr of the Church. Martyrs are saints because they would not deny Christ even when it cost them their lives. The Church venerates him for dying rather than deny Christ. The New Calendar feast is December 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodore of Alexandria as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theodore of Alexandria, 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.