Saint
Theonas
Theonas, Archbishop of Thessaloniki, Founder and Renovator of the Sacred Monastery of Saint Anastasia of Pharmakolytria, Halkidiki
New Calendar April 4 Old Calendar April 17
Why they are a saint
Saint Theonas was a disciple of Saint James of Kastoria (November 1), and lived at the beginning of the sixteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theonas on April 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theonas as a patron when they bear the name Theonas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 4. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theonas, 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.