Saint
Theonas of Egypt
Venerable Theonas, Simeon, and Phorbinus of Egypt (4th C)
New Calendar April 5 Old Calendar April 18
Why they are a saint
Venerable Theonas, Simeon, and Phorbinus of Egypt (4th C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 5. Venerated as monastic saints, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; 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 Theonas of Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Theonas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Theonas of Egypt, 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.