No icon yet
Saint
Theodoulos and Agathopous of Thessaloniki
New Calendar April 4 Old Calendar April 17
Why they are a saint
Theodoulos and Agathopous of Thessaloniki are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 4. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Theodoulos and Agathopous of Thessaloniki as a patron when they bear the name Theodoulos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 4. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Theodoulos and Agathopous of Thessaloniki, 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.