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Martyr · 331-363
Timothy and his companions
Martyrs Timothy and Theodore, bishops, Peter, John, Sergius, Theodore, and Niciphorus, presbyters, Basil and Thomas, deacons, Hierotheus, Daniel, Chariton, Socrates, Comasius, and Eusebius, monks, and Etimasius the layman
New Calendar November 28 Old Calendar December 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Timothy was a bishop who was imprisoned by Julian the Apostate (331-363) together with his fellow bishop Theodore; the priests Timothy, Peter, John, Sergius, Theodore, Nikēphóros; the deacons Basil and Thomas; the monks Hierotheus, Daniel, Chariton, Socrates, Comasius; and Etymasius. The Orthodox Church commemorates Timothy and his companions on November 28.
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 November 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Timothy and his companions, 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.