Saint Theodore Stratelates
Also known as: Theodore the General; Theodore Tyro; Theodore the Recruit; Theodore Tiro; Theodor Tiro of Euchaïta; Theodore of Amasea; Theodore Teron; Theodorus of Heraclea
Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
February 7
Died
January 1, 319
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Theodore Stratelates, also known as Theodore the General, Theodore Tyro, Theodore the Recruit, Theodore Tiro, Theodor Tiro of Euchaïta, Theodore of Amasea, Theodore Teron, and Theodorus of Heraclea, was a Roman general (stratelates) who lived during a time of Christian persecution. Born in the late 3rd century, Theodore served as a high-ranking military officer in the Roman Empire....