Saint · † 1696
Theodosius
Repose of Saint Theodosius, Archbishop of Chernigov († 1696)
New Calendar February 5 Old Calendar February 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Theodosii (Feodosii), Archbishop of Chernigov, was born at the beginning of the decade of the thirties of the XVII Century in Podol’sk governance. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theodosius on February 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodosius as a patron when they bear the name Theodosius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 5. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theodosius, 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.