St Theodotus, Bishop of Ancyra

Hieromartyr Theodotus, Bishop of Ancyra

Theodotus was bishop of Ancyra in Galatia in the fifth century and a theologian who took part in the Third Ecumenical Council at Ephesus in 431.

Feast day

Coming feasts: Monday, June 7, 2027

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The life of St Theodotus, Bishop of Ancyra

Having once leaned toward the teaching of Nestorius, at the Council he stood firmly with St Cyril of Alexandria in confessing the one Christ and the Theotokos, and preached against the heresy; he was among those sent to explain the Council's decrees to the emperor.

Also commemorated on June 7

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Questions

When is the feast day of St Theodotus, Bishop of Ancyra?
The Orthodox Church commemorates St Theodotus, Bishop of Ancyra on June 7 on the New Calendar and June 20 on the Old Calendar.
Who else is commemorated on that day?
The Church also remembers St Daniel of Skete in Egypt.
When is the feast of St Theodotus, Bishop of Ancyra in 2027?
In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Monday, June 7.

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