St Theodore by Christopher safi
Theodore was born 4th century Constantinople died late 4th century Theodore sent a letter which is the first recorded stand against slavery.Early life
Theodore's uncle Plato was an important official in the imperial financial administration therefore the family had a significant portion of it during the reign of Constantine v
Patron of slaves and poor people
Theodore had 2 younger brothers named joseph and
Euthymos he also had a sister whose name we do not know. It has often been
assumed that Theodore’s family belonged to the iconicle party during the first
period of byzantine iconolisam however there is no evidence that the family
belonged to that group.
Religious vocation Theodore made rules for monastery’s
that were adopted in Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Mount athos. Later in life Theodore
was in an oath for making a sacrifice to the gods. He rejected this and was
burnt at the stake.
Gifts and fruits
Theodore shows many gift including courage wisdom and
reverence
Wisdom because he showed great knowledge to do what is
right, courage because he wasn’t afraid of execution, reverence because he
showed great respect to his family. The gifts he shows is peace patience and
kindness
Peace because he is peaceful patience because he waits
for right moments kindness because he is kind to the poor and the slaves
Personal reflection
I chose this because the name Theodore has run through
my family for years it has also been a name I would have had Theodore’s life
has been hard my life has problem same as everyone else Theodore’s life has
taught me to stand for what I think is right.
Conclusion Theodore’s life was short due to execution
because he rejected other Gods
Theodore’s full name is Theodore Tyro. He died by the stake
in 826
Gifts and fruits shown are Courage because Theodore is
not afraid of execution when rejecting other Gods Peace because Theodore shows
peace to others and is willing to help
Bibliography
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=736 author unknown
Accessed 22nd of august 2013
