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Virgin martyr
Theodotos the Martyr of Ancyra & the 7 Virgin-martyrs
New Calendar May 17 Old Calendar May 30
Why they are a saint
Theodotos the Martyr of Ancyra & the 7 Virgin-martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 17. Venerated as virgin martyr who gave their life for Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodotos the Martyr of Ancyra & the 7 Virgin-martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Theodotos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 17. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theodotos the Martyr of Ancyra & the 7 Virgin-martyrs, 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.