Theodore the Sykeote
Hierarch
Commemorated April 22
Our father among the Saints Theodore the Sykeote , Bishop of Anastasiopolis, lived during the sixth century and lived his life in seclusion from his days as a youth, enduring many struggles in the name of the Lord . The Orthodox Church venerated St Theodore as a saint, even while he was still alive. Saint Theodore reposed in the year 613. He is commemorated by the Church on April 22 .
Troparion
Known to be sanctified from thine earliest infancy,
and shown to be full of grace,
thou didst illumine the world with miracles,
and didst drive away a multitude of the demons,
O sacred minister Theodore:
wherefore, pray thou to the Lord in our behalf.
Kontakion
Mounting upon the virtues as upon a fiery chariot,
O God-bearer,
thou didst ascend to the heavenly abodes.
Thou didst dwell like an angel with men,
and as a man thou joinest chorus with the angels.
Wherefore, thou hast been shown to be a divine receptacle of miracles,
O venerable Theodore.