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Saint
Theophilos the Myrrhbearer of Pantokrator Monastery
New Calendar July 8 Old Calendar July 21
Why they are a saint
Theophilos the Myrrhbearer of Pantokrator Monastery is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 8. She is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophilos the Myrrhbearer of Pantokrator Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Theophilos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 8.
Prayer
O holy Theophilos the Myrrhbearer of Pantokrator Monastery, 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.