Hieromartyr
Theodore (Tevdore) of Kvelta
Hieromartyr Theodore (Tevdore) of Kvelta
New Calendar June 8 Old Calendar June 21
Why they are a saint
Theodore (Tevdore) of Kvelta is commemorated as a hieromartyr of the Church. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodore (Tevdore) of Kvelta as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 8. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theodore (Tevdore) of Kvelta, 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.