Virgin martyr
Virgin Martyr Theodora of Tyre
New Calendar April 2 Old Calendar April 15
Why they are a saint
Saint Theodora came from Tyre in Phoenicia. When she was seventeen years of age, she was brought before Urban, the ruler of Palestine, who asked her if she really believed in Christ. With remarkable courage, the holy virgin confessed that she truly believed. Venerated as a virgin martyr who gave her life for Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virgin Martyr Theodora of Tyre as a patron when they bear the name Virgin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 2. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virgin Martyr Theodora of Tyre, 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.