Saint
Theophilus the Confessor of Bulgaria
Saint Theophilus the Confessor of Bulgaria
New Calendar October 10 Old Calendar October 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Theophilus the Confessor of Bulgaria came from the area surrounding Tiberiada. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theophilus the Confessor of Bulgaria on October 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophilus the Confessor of Bulgaria as a patron when they bear the name Theophilus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 10. Bulgarian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Theophilus the Confessor of Bulgaria, 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.