Saint Theodosius

[CyrilSebastian]

                                 Saint Theodosius (423-529) was a monk, abbot, and saint who was     
                                  a founder and organizer of the cenobitic way of monastic life.     
                                   Cenobitic monasticism is a monastic tradition that stresses community life.

[CyrilSebastian]

                               When he was younger Theodosius felt a desire to imitate Abraham by leaving his parents,     
                               friends, relatives, and everything else for the love of God. Theodosius set out for Jerusalem   
                               at the time of the Holy Fourth Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon held in 451.

[CyrilSebastian]

Saint Theodosius reached Antioch.     
He went to see Saint Symeon the Stylite to ask for his prayers and blessing.   
Symeon blessed him and prophesied great spiritual glory for Theodosius.

[Shin]

S. Theodosius ora pro nobis.

The Stylites are very interesting to learn about too.   

[CyrilSebastian]

When Theodosius reached Jerusalem he spent time visiting and venerating the Holy Places.

[CyrilSebastian]

Theodosius was given the charge of a small church outside of Bethlehem, but he did not stay there long.

[CyrilSebastian]

Theodosius, with material aid from Byzantine officials, erected hostels and shelters for the aged, the poor, and the insane.