The Orthodox Church commemorates today Hieromartyr Alexander of Jerusalem, New Martyr Nicholas of Metsovo, and Venerable Theodore the Sanctified.
Venerable Theodore lived under idolater Εmperor Julian the Apostate. He was born in Egypt and he devoted his life to studying the Divine Word. Despite the fact that he was coming from an aristocratic family, he decided to follow an ascetic life.
He followed a monastic path, in which he distinguished himself. His spiritual father, Saint Pachomius, was set as an example of true faith and inspired him. In a short period of time, Venerable Theodore managed to surpass in virtue the other monks, and although he was only 34 years old, Saint Pachomius appointed him oeconomus (treasurer) of the monastery.
The fathers of the monastery acknowledged the spiritual struggles of Venerable Theodoros, and therefore, elected him abbot. He was a righteous and an excellent abbot. He remained steadfast to the Risen Jesus Christ until his falling asleep in the Lord in 368 AD.
Father Athanasios, Archbishop of Alexandria, praised the virtuous life of Venerable Theodore in his writings.
Source: Church of Cyprus