Saint Theodore Stratelates Biography
Saint Theodore Stratelates Profile. Born: N/A in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 319 AD in Heraclea, Thrace, Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on November 9.
Saint Theodore Stratelates Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | Turkey in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Place of Work | Turkey |
| Date of Death | 319 AD |
| Place of Death | Heraclea, Thrace, Turkey |
| Feast Day | November 9 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | Brindisi, Italy recovery of lost articles soldiers Representation |
St. Theodore Stratelates Biography
St. Theodore Stratelates was also known as Theodore the General. He was a Roman general and convert Christian during a time of persecution. He was exposed as a Christian and a military Tribunal decided he was a good soldier who had made a mistake, he told him to reconsider and set him free. Theodore intentionally burned down a pagan temple.
He was arrested again and ordered to apostatize then was tortured by having his flesh torn off. Theodore responded by reciting the Psalms. He is a martyr.
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