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Saint
Theophilus, Bishop of Cæsarea in Palestine
Holy Hierarch Theophilus, Bishop of Cæsarea in Palestine
New Calendar March 5 Old Calendar March 18
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarch Theophilus, Bishop of Cæsarea in Palestine is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 5. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; 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 Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 5. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theophilus, Bishop of Cæsarea in Palestine, 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.