Hieromartyr
Theogenes of Parium on the Hellespont
Hieromartyr Theogenes, Bishop of Parium on the Hellespont
New Calendar January 2 Old Calendar January 15
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Theogenes of Parium on the Hellespont as Bishop of Parium on the Hellespont. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theogenes of Parium on the Hellespont as a patron when they bear the name Theogenes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theogenes of Parium on the Hellespont, 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.