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Saint
Theophanes the New Wonderworker of Macedonia
New Calendar August 19 Old Calendar September 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Theophanes the New, a native of the city of Ioannina, lived during the sixteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theophanes the New Wonderworker of Macedonia on August 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophanes the New Wonderworker of Macedonia as a patron when they bear the name Theophanes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 19. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Theophanes the New Wonderworker of Macedonia, 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.