SAINT THEODORE, BISHOP OF BOLOGNA - 5 MAY

 

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY

Saints celebrated on the 5th of May

SAINT THEODORE, BISHOP OF BOLOGNA

Saint Theodore (Theodorus) is commemorated on May 5. This holy bishop of Bologna, who received the pastoral staff around A.D. 530, being the successor of  Laurentius, is mentioned in the Roman Martyrology*, where it says that he was "renowned by merit." He died in 550 and was buried in the church of St Niccolo di St Felice. 

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882)

*A hagiography source used by the authors 

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PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Theodore may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.