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Saint · † after 1353
Theophanes
St. Theophanes of Peritheorion († after 1353)
New Calendar May 3 Old Calendar May 16
Why they are a saint
St. Theophanes of Peritheorion († after 1353) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 3. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophanes as a patron when they bear the name Theophanes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 3.
Prayer
O holy Theophanes, 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.