Saint
Theophylact the Confessor of Nicomedia
Theophylact the Confessor, Bishop of Nicomedia
New Calendar March 8 Old Calendar March 21
Why they are a saint
Theophylact was from the east; his native city is unknown. In Constantinople he became a close friend of Tarasius, who afterwards became Patriarch of Constantinople (see Feb. 25). Theophylact was made Bishop of Nicomedia. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophylact the Confessor of Nicomedia as a patron when they bear the name Theophylact at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 8. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theophylact the Confessor of Nicomedia, 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.