Venerable
Timothy of Symbola in Bithynia
Venerable Timothy of Symbola in Bithynia
New Calendar February 21 Old Calendar March 6
Why they are a saint
The Church keeps Timothy of Symbola in Bithynia among the venerable fathers and mothers. Venerable saints are honored for finishing the monastic and ascetic path. Orthodox Christians remember him among the venerable monastic saints. The New Calendar feast is February 21.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Timothy of Symbola in Bithynia as a patron when they bear the name Timothy at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 21. Those who share his calling as a monastic also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Timothy of Symbola in Bithynia, 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.