Hieromartyr
Theopemptus of Nicomedia
Hieromartyr Theopemptus, Bishop of Nicomedia, and Martyr Theonas
New Calendar January 5 Old Calendar January 18
Why they are a saint
Theopemptus of Nicomedia, Bishop of Nicomedia, is kept among the saints. St. Theopemptus was the Bishop of Nicomedia and a Hieromartyr, under the rule of Diocletian. The same feast also names Theonas. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theopemptus of Nicomedia as a patron when they bear the name Theopemptus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theopemptus of Nicomedia, 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.