Venerable
Venerable Theodora of Constantinople
December 30 Old CalendarJanuary 12 New Calendar
Life
Theodora was a nun and disciple of Saint Basil the New (see March 26). After her death Theodora appeared to Saint Gregory, the student of Basil, and described to Gregory all twenty toll-houses through which her soul had passed before entering eternal rest through the help of the prayers of Saint Basil. Theodora presented herself to God on December 30, 940.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, December 30. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on December 30
The full reading for December 30 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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