Martyr · ca. 303
Theodore the Tyro
Great Martyr Theodore the Tyro (Recruit)
New Calendar February 17 Old Calendar March 1
Why they are a saint
The Greek Tyron means “conscript.” This holy Martyr of Christ came from Pontus and was a Roman legionary during Maximian’s persecution (ca. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theodore the Tyro on February 17.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of soldiers, because he was a soldier.
Prayer
O holy Theodore the Tyro, 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.