Hierarch
Theodore of Tarsus
Saint Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury
New Calendar September 19 Old Calendar October 2
Why they are a saint
Theodore of Tarsus is remembered as Archbishop of Canterbury. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodore of Tarsus as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 19. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theodore of Tarsus, 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.