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Saint
Theodorus the Righteous of Cythera
New Calendar May 12 Old Calendar May 25
Why they are a saint
Theodorus the Righteous of Cythera is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 12. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 Theodorus the Righteous of Cythera as a patron when they bear the name Theodorus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 12.
Prayer
O holy Theodorus the Righteous of Cythera, 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.