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Saint
Theodore the Confessor of Ancyra
Theodore the Confessor, Bishop of Ancyra
New Calendar November 3 Old Calendar November 16
Why they are a saint
Theodore the Confessor, Bishop of Ancyra is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 3. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing 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 Confessor of Ancyra as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 3. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theodore the Confessor of Ancyra, 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.