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Saint
Thomais of Lesbos
Righteous Thomais of Lesbos
New Calendar January 3 Old Calendar January 16
Why they are a saint
Righteous Thomais of Lesbos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 3. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 Thomais of Lesbos as a patron when they bear the name Thomais at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 3. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Thomais of Lesbos, 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.