Hieromartyr
Timothy of Prusa
Hieromartyr Timothy, Bishop of Prusa
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
Timothy of Prusa is remembered as Bishop of Prusa. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Timothy of Prusa as a patron when they bear the name Timothy at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Timothy of Prusa, 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.