Saint · 759
Theophanes the Confessor of Sigriane
Venerable Theophanes the Confessor of Sigriane
New Calendar March 12 Old Calendar March 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Theophanes the Confessor was born in 759 at Constantinople into a pious and renowned family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theophanes the Confessor of Sigriane on March 12.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophanes the Confessor of Sigriane as a patron when they bear the name Theophanes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Theophanes the Confessor of Sigriane, 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.