Saint Theodore Tiro (the Recruit)
A young soldier of the Marmarite legion in the 4th century, Theodore was martyred at Amasea for his Christian faith and for setting fire to a temple o…
First name and chronology
Theodore
11 saints and blesseds bear the name Theodore, between 301 and 1947; the most famous is Saint Theodore Tiro, celebrated on November 9th.
Chronology of the name Theodore
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Theodore Tiro (the Recruit) A young soldier of the Marmarite legion in the 4th century, Theodore was martyred at Amasea for his Christian faith and …
- 301-400 Saint Theodore of Heraclea (the General) A general in the army of Licinius in the 4th century, Theodore first distinguished himself by slaying a dragon in Euchai…
- 314-367 Saint Theodore the Sanctified (Abbot of Tabennisi) A privileged disciple of Saint Pachomius in Egypt during the 4th century, Theodore the Sanctified became Abbot of Tabenn…
- 401-500 Saint Theodora of Alexandria (Penitent) A wife from Alexandria who succumbed to adultery, Theodora retired to a men's monastery in male disguise to atone for he…
- 501-600 Saint Theodore of Marseille Bishop of Marseille in the 6th century, Theodore distinguished himself by his vigorous reform of ecclesiastical morals, …
- 601-613 Saint Theodore of Sykeon Born in Sykeon in Galatia, Saint Theodore was an ascetic from childhood before becoming Bishop of Anastasiopolis. Gifted…
- 801-900 Saints Theodore and Theophanes Theodore and Theophanes were two brother monks of Saint Sabas who defended the veneration of icons in the 9th century. F…
- 810-845 42 Holy Martyrs of Amorium During the reign of Emperor Theophilus, forty-two Byzantine officers were captured during the fall of Amorium and taken …
- 1780-1835 Marie Theodore Voiron A French religious sister of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry, Marie-Théodore Voiron was a major figure in educat…
- 1796-1856 Theodore Guerin A French religious sister who emigrated to the United States, Saint Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence of…
- 1912-1947 Theodore Romzha Greek Catholic Bishop of Mukachevo and martyr, assassinated by the NKVD in 1947 for his unwavering fidelity to Rome.
All records linked to Theodore
Male saints (8)
Saint Theodore of Heraclea (the General)
A general in the army of Licinius in the 4th century, Theodore first distinguished himself by slaying a dragon in Euchaita. After breaking imperial id…
Saint Theodore the Sanctified (Abbot of Tabennisi)
A privileged disciple of Saint Pachomius in Egypt during the 4th century, Theodore the Sanctified became Abbot of Tabennisi. Known for his profound hu…
Saint Theodore of Marseille
Bishop of Marseille in the 6th century, Theodore distinguished himself by his vigorous reform of ecclesiastical morals, which earned him the hostility…
Saint Theodore of Sykeon
Born in Sykeon in Galatia, Saint Theodore was an ascetic from childhood before becoming Bishop of Anastasiopolis. Gifted with the power of prophecy an…
Saints Theodore and Theophanes
Theodore and Theophanes were two brother monks of Saint Sabas who defended the veneration of icons in the 9th century. For their resistance against th…
42 Holy Martyrs of Amorium
During the reign of Emperor Theophilus, forty-two Byzantine officers were captured during the fall of Amorium and taken to Syria. After seven years of…
Theodore Romzha
Greek Catholic Bishop of Mukachevo and martyr, assassinated by the NKVD in 1947 for his unwavering fidelity to Rome.
Female saints (3)
Saint Theodora of Alexandria (Penitent)
A wife from Alexandria who succumbed to adultery, Theodora retired to a men's monastery in male disguise to atone for her sin. Slandered and accused o…
Marie Theodore Voiron
A French religious sister of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry, Marie-Théodore Voiron was a major figure in education and social assistance in B…
Theodore Guerin
A French religious sister who emigrated to the United States, Saint Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in In…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Theodore's feast day?
The feast of Theodore is celebrated on November 9th, in memory of Saint Theodore Tiro.
How many saints are named Theodore?
11 saints and blesseds bear the name Theodore, including Saint Theodore Tiro, Saint Theodore, Saint Theodore of Heraclea, Saint Theodore the Sanctified and Saint Theodora of Alexandria.
Who is the most famous saint named Theodore?
The most famous saint named Theodore is Saint Theodore Tiro (4th century).