Theophanes the Confessor
Confessor
Commemorated October 11 · December 27
Our father among the saints Theophanes the Confessor (also called Theophanes the Branded ) was Bishop of Nicea . He was the younger brother of the St. Theodore the Branded ( December 27 ), and is also known for being a hymnographer. His feast day is celebrated on October 11 .
Kontakion
Having thundered the divine incarnation of Christ, Thou didst completely expose the fleshless enemies, O wondrous Theophanes. Therefore, all faithfully and piously cry out unto thee: Pray unceasingly for us all.