Commemorated on April 5
Saint Theodora of Thessalonica. We have no information about St Theodora's birthplace or early life. From a young age, she loved Christ and turned away from worldly pursuits. She entered a women's monastery, where she struggled in asceticism and adorned her soul with virtues. Regarding the other sisters as worthy of honor, she was obedient to all, especially to the abbess. Even after her death, St Theodora was a model for the nuns of a pure and blameless life.
Years after the saint's blessed repose, the abbess also departed to the heavenly habitations. When they dug the grave to bury the abbess, they uncovered the relics of St Theodora. Just as though she were still alive, she moved over in order to make room for the abbess. When those present witnessed this remarkable event they cried, "Lord, have mercy!"
Many miracles were worked through St Theodora's holy relics. Those who came to venerate her were healed of all manner of diseases, or freed from the power of demons. Therefore, the faithful continue to celebrate her memory.
St Theodora should not be confused with the other St Theodora of Thessalonica who is commemorated on August 29.
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SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2010(with 2009's link here also and further, 2008's):
Saint Theodora of Thessalonica must be revered for turning away from worldly pursuits, so that she could dedicate her life to Christ.
ReplyDeleteThe miracles worked through her holy relics illustrate the worthiness of her sainthood.