Saint · 457
Theodosius the Great
Venerable Theodosius, Metropolitan of Trebizond
New Calendar January 11 Old Calendar January 24
Why they are a saint
This Saint had Cappadocia as his homeland. He lived during the years of Leo of Thrace, who reigned from 457 to 474. The Saint established in the Holy Land a great communal monastery wherein he was the shepherd of many monks. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodosius the Great as a patron when they bear the name Theodosius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theodosius the Great, 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.