Theodor I of Rostov
Theodor I was the first or second bishop of Rostov around 992 and before 1010. He is venerated as a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church . His feast day is June 8th .
Theodore probably came from the Byzantine Empire . Around 990 or 992 he was Bishop of Rostov. Theodore was soon expelled by the local "pagan" population. Maybe he went to Suzdal .
Around 1010 he worked again under Prince Boris in Rostov. After his death he had to leave the city again and went to Suzdal again. He died before 1024.
literature
- Монахиня Таисия: Святитель Феодор, епископ Ростовский и Суздальский ( Руссие святые ), St.Petersburg 2001 digitized .
- Феодор (епископ ростовский, блаженный)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Theodor I. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | first bishop of Rostov |
| DATE OF BIRTH | before 990 |
| DATE OF DEATH | before 1024 |