Martyr
Holy Martyr Theodotia
September 17 Old CalendarSeptember 30 New Calendar
Life
For eight years she endured cruel torments for Christ from a certain governor Simplicius, who finally went out of his mind. She was beheaded by the sword around the year 230, in the time of Emperor Alexander Severus.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, September 17. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on September 17
The full reading for September 17 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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