Saint · 1719
Theodore of Sanaxar
St. Theodore of Sanaxar († 1791)
New Calendar February 19 Old Calendar March 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Theodore was born near the town of Romanov in the province of Yaroslavl in 1719, the son of Prince Ignatius Ushakov and his wife Paraskevḗ (or Irene). The Orthodox Church commemorates Theodore of Sanaxar on February 19.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodore of Sanaxar as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 19. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Theodore of Sanaxar, pray to God for us.
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