Commemorated on January 30
The Holy Martyr Theophilus the New was born and raised in
Constantinople. He was a commander of the Greek armies and a senator.
During a time of war with enemies of the Byzantine Empire, St Theophilus
was taken captive. The Arabs demanded he renounce Christ, but he
remained faithful to Orthodoxy. St Theophilus was imprisoned on Cyprus,
where he spent four years, after which he was beheaded in the year 784.
TROPARION - TONE 4
Your holy martyr Theophilus, O Lord, / Through his sufferings has
received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your
strength, he laid low his adversaries, / And shattered the powerless
boldness of demons. / Through his intercessions, save our souls!
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2014(with 2013's link here also and further:, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, and even 2008!):
Christmas Greeting of Metropolitan Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea
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May the light of the Savior’s Nativity pierce the darkness of every doubt
and every trial! May the Christ who is born establish in us “life in
abundance,” ...
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