Saint Theophilus of Antioch
A former pagan converted by the study of the Scriptures, Theophilus became the sixth bishop of Antioch in 168. A great defender of orthodoxy against M…
First name and chronology
Theophilus
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Theophilus, between 101 and 1988.
Chronology of the name Theophilus
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 101-200 Saint Theophilus of Antioch A former pagan converted by the study of the Scriptures, Theophilus became the sixth bishop of Antioch in 168. A great d…
- 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 …
- 1873-1962 Teofilius Matulionis Teofilius Matulionis (1873-1962) was a Lithuanian archbishop, a martyr of the Soviet regime, beatified in 2017 for his h…
- 1923-1988 Teofilo Camomot Filipino bishop renowned for his heroic charity, humility, and founder of the congregation of the Daughters of Saint Ter…
All records linked to Theophilus
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…
Teofilius Matulionis
Teofilius Matulionis (1873-1962) was a Lithuanian archbishop, a martyr of the Soviet regime, beatified in 2017 for his heroic fidelity to the Church.
Teofilo Camomot
Filipino bishop renowned for his heroic charity, humility, and founder of the congregation of the Daughters of Saint Teresa.
Frequently asked questions
How many saints are named Theophilus?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Theophilus, including Saint Theophilus, 42 Martyrs of Amorium, Teofilius Matulionis and Teofilo Camomot.
Who is the most famous saint named Theophilus?
The most famous saint named Theophilus is Saint Theophilus (2nd century).