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Fool-for-Christ
Theophilus
Blessed Theophilus of Kiev, the Fool-for-Christ
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Blessed Theophilus of Kiev, the Fool-for-Christ is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 28. Venerated as a fool-for-Christ, one who took on outward foolishness for the sake of Christ; 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 Theophilus as a patron when they bear the name Theophilus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Theophilus, 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.