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Saint
Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia
Venerable Theophilus the Myrrh-Gusher of Mt Athos († 1548)
New Calendar July 8 Old Calendar July 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Theophilus was from Ziki in Macedonia, and lived during the sixteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia on July 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia as a patron when they bear the name Theophilus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 8. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia, 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.