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Saint
Theodota
Theodota, the Mother of the Holy Anargyroi
New Calendar January 2 Old Calendar January 15
Why they are a saint
Theodota, the Mother of the Holy Anargyroi is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 2. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Theodota as a patron when they bear the name Theodota at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 2.
Prayer
O holy Theodota, 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.