Saint · died 1363
Theodosius of Tarnovo
New Calendar November 27 Old Calendar December 10
Why they are a saint
The Holy Venerable Theodosius of Tarnovo was a high-ranking 14th-century Bulgarian cleric and hermit. He is credited with establishing hesychasm in the Second Bulgarian Empire. A disciple of Gregory of Sinai, Theodosius founded the Kilifarevo monastery and school near the then-Bulgarian capital Tarnovo and took an important part in the condemning of various heresies during the reign of Tsar Ivan Alexander of Bulgaria.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodosius of Tarnovo as a patron when they bear the name Theodosius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 27. Bulgarian, pan-Orthodox Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Theodosius of Tarnovo, pray to God for us.
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