Hieromartyr
Theodotus
Hieromartyr Theodotus the Bishop of Ancyra († 303)
New Calendar June 7 Old Calendar June 20
Why they are a saint
A secret Christian living in Ancyra, he would recover the bodies of the martyrs and give them honorable burial: it was he who buried the holy relics of the Virgin Martyrs Tecusa and her seven companions (May 8). The Orthodox Church commemorates Theodotus on June 7.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theodotus as a patron when they bear the name Theodotus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theodotus, 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.