Hierarch
Theophanes the Confessor and Hymnographer of Nicea
Saint Theophanes the Confessor and Hymnographer, Bishop of Nicea
New Calendar October 11 Old Calendar October 24
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Theophanes the Confessor and Hymnographer of Nicea as Bishop of Nicea. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophanes the Confessor and Hymnographer of Nicea as a patron when they bear the name Theophanes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theophanes the Confessor and Hymnographer of Nicea, 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.