Venerable
Venerable Mother Theodora
January 12 Old CalendarJanuary 25 New Calendar
Life
Theodora was a renowned nun and teacher of nuns from Alexandria. "Just as trees need winter and snow in order to bear fruit, so trials and tribulations are necessary for our life," said this holy woman. She reposed peacefully at the beginning of the fifth century.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 12. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on January 12
The full reading for January 12 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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