Commemoration

Saint Theodota

January 2 Old CalendarJanuary 15 New Calendar

Life

Theodota was the mother of the holy brothers Cosmas and Damian, the unmercenaries and wonderworkers. Theodota lived a God-pleasing life and guided her sons into such a life.

From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 2. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Also commemorated on January 2

Saint Sylvester, Bishop of Rome Hierarch Venerable Seraphim of Sarov Venerable Venerable Ammon Venerable

The full reading for January 2 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.

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