Saint · 304
Timothy
Martyrs Timothy, Agapius, and Thekla, of Palestine
New Calendar August 19 Old Calendar September 1
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Timothy, Agapius and Thekla suffered martyrdom in the year 304. The Martyr Timothy was a native of the city of Caesarea in Palestine. He studied the Holy Scripture, and having received a special gift of eloquence, he became a teacher of the Christian Faith. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Timothy as a patron when they bear the name Timothy at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Timothy, 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.