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Martyr
Theophilos the Martyr and those with him
New Calendar March 31 Old Calendar April 13
Why they are a saint
Theophilos the Martyr and those with him are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 31. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophilos the Martyr and those as a patron when they bear the name Theophilos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 31. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theophilos the Martyr and those with him, 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.