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Saint · 8th C
Theosterictus
Saint Theosterictus the Confessor, abbot of Pelecete Monastery near Triglia (8th C)
New Calendar February 29 Old Calendar March 13
Why they are a saint
Saint Theosterictus the Confessor, abbot of Pelecete Monastery near Triglia (8th C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 29. 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 Theosterictus as a patron when they bear the name Theosterictus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 29. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Theosterictus, 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.