Martyr
Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
New Calendar February 8 Old Calendar February 21
Why they are a saint
Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 8. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 the Commander & Great Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 8. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr, 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.