First name and chronology

Théodore

11 saints and blesseds bear the name Théodore, between 301 and 1947; the most famous is Saint Theodore Tiro, celebrated on November 9th.

Chronology of the name Théodore

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 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 …
  2. 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…
  3. 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…
  4. 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…
  5. 501-600 Saint Theodore of Marseille Bishop of Marseille in the 6th century, Theodore distinguished himself by his vigorous reform of ecclesiastical morals, …
  6. 601-613 Saint Theodore of Sykeon Born in Sykeon in Galatia, Saint Theodore was an ascetic from childhood before becoming Bishop of Anastasiopolis. Gifted…
  7. 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…
  8. 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 …
  9. 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…
  10. 1796-1856 Theodore Guerin A French religious sister who emigrated to the United States, Saint Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence of…
  11. 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 Théodore

Male saints (8)

Female saints (3)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Théodore's feast day?

The feast of Théodore is celebrated on November 9th, in memory of Saint Theodore Tiro.

How many saints are named Théodore?

11 saints and blesseds bear the name Théodore, 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 Théodore?

The most famous saint named Théodore is Saint Theodore Tiro (4th century).