Saint
Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople
Venerable Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople
New Calendar April 20 Old Calendar May 3
Why they are a saint
The Monk Theodore the Trikhinian was born into a rich Constantinople family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople on April 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Theodore at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 20. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople, 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.