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Saint
Theophilus the Confessor, Bishop of Antioch
Holy Hierarch Theophilus the Confessor, Bishop of Antioch
New Calendar December 6 Old Calendar December 19
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarch Theophilus the Confessor, Bishop of Antioch is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 6. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in 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 the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 6. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theophilus the Confessor, Bishop of Antioch, 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.