Saint
Theodore the Confessor of Saint Theophanes the Poet
Theodore the Confessor, brother of Saint Theophanes the Poet
New Calendar December 27 Old Calendar January 9
Why they are a saint
Saint Theodore the Confessor, and his brother Theophanes (October 11) were born in Jerusalem of Christian parents. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theodore the Confessor of Saint Theophanes the Poet on December 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodore the Confessor of Saint Theophanes the Poet as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 27.
Prayer
O holy Theodore the Confessor of Saint Theophanes the Poet, pray to God for us.
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