Holy Ruler
Saint Emperor Theodosius the Great
January 17 Old CalendarJanuary 30 New Calendar
Life
This glorious and zealous emperor reigned from 379-395. Constantine the Great forbade the persecution of Christians, but Theodosius the Great went one step further: he forbade idolatrous sacrifices in his state. He helped greatly that the Christian faith be established and spread throughout the world.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 17. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on January 17
The full reading for January 17 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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