Saint
Women Martyrs Theodote
Holy Women Martyrs Theodote, Theoktiste and Eudoxia
New Calendar January 31 Old Calendar February 13
Why they are a saint
Holy Women Martyrs Theodote, Theoktiste and Eudoxia are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 31. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Women Martyrs Theodote as a patron when they bear the name Women at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 31. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Women Martyrs Theodote, 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.