Theodore of Pavia
Hierarch
Commemorated May 20
Our father among the saints Theodore of Pavia was the Bishop of Pavia during the eighth century. He is noted for his opposition to the arian Lombard kings and the heresy of arianism that they espoused. His feast day is May 20 .
Troparion
As a rule of faith and model of tenderness, and teacher of abstinence hath the reality shewn thee unto thy flock; there withal hast thou acquired by humility greatness, by poverty riches; O father hierarch Theodore, intercede before Christ the God that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion
O divine thunder, spiritual trumpet, planter of faith and cutter off of heresies, great favourite of the Trinity, hierarch Theodore, standing with the angels before God do ever and unceasingly pray for us all.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
