Venerable
Venerable Theodosius the Bulgarian and Romanus, Disciple of Theodosius
February 17 Old CalendarMarch 2 New Calendar
Life
As a monk Saint Theodosius settled not far from the city of Trnovo where he founded a community, which was called after him Theodosius's. He distinguished himself notably at the council in Bulgaria against the Bogomils in the year 1360. Defending the Orthodox faith at that council he put the Bogomils to shame with arguments. He ended his earthly life in Constantinople in the year 1362. His disciple Romanus continued to struggle in Theodosius's community until his death.
As a monk Saint Theodosius settled not far from the city of Trnovo where he founded a community, which was called after him Theodosius's.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, February 17. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on February 17
The full reading for February 17 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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