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Martyr
Theodoretos the Holy Martyr of Antioch
New Calendar March 3 Old Calendar March 16
Why they are a saint
Theodoretos the Holy Martyr of Antioch is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 3. 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 Theodoretos the Holy Martyr of Antioch as a patron when they bear the name Theodoretos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theodoretos the Holy Martyr of Antioch, 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.