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1300–1363 · Medieval

The Holy Venerable Theodosius of Tarnovo (Bulgarian: Теодосий Търновски, Greek: Άγιος Θεοδόσιος του Τυρνόβου, Teodosiy Tarnovski) (died 1363) was a high-ranking 14th-century Bulgarian cleric and hermit. He is credited with establishing hesychasm in the Second Bulgarian Empire.

424–529 · Medieval

Theodosius the Cenobiarch or Theodosius the Great (c. 423–529) was a Cappadocian Christian monk, abbot, and saint who was a founder and organizer of the cenobitic way of monastic life in the Judaean desert. His feast day is on January 11.

1350–1353 · Medieval

Theognostus (Russian: Феогност, romanized: Feognost; died 11 March 1353) was a bishop of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople who served as Metropolitan of Kiev and all Rus'.

1250–1326 · Medieval

Theoleptos of Philadelphia (Greek: Θεόληπτος Φιλαδελφείας, ca. 1250–1322) was a Byzantine monk, Metropolitan of Philadelphia (1283/4–1322) and Eastern Orthodox theologian. Theoleptos was born in Nicaea ca. 1250. He married but left his wife in 1275 to become a monk.

1815–1894 · Modern

Theophan the Recluse (Russian: Феофан Затворник, romanized: Feofan Zatvornik), also known as Theophanes the Recluse or the Enlightener Theophan the Recluse of Vysha (Russian: святитель Феофан Затворник Вышенский; January 10, 1815 – January 6, 1894), was a Russian Orthodox bishop…

759–817 · Medieval

Theophanes the Confessor (Greek: Θεοφάνης Ὁμολογητής) or Theophanes of the Great Field (Greek: Θεοφάνης τοῦ Μεγάλου Ἄγρου; c. 759 – 817 or 818) was a member of the Byzantine aristocracy who became a monk and chronicler.

866–897 · Medieval

Theophano Martinakia (Greek: Θεοφανώ; 866/67 – 10 November 897) was a Byzantine empress by marriage to Leo VI the Wise. She is venerated as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church. Born in c. 866/67, she was a daughter of Constantine Martinakios and Anna.

1055–1126 · Medieval

Theophylact (Greek: Θεοφύλακτος, Bulgarian: Теофилакт; around 1055 – after 1107) was a Byzantine Archbishop of Ohrid and commentator on the Bible. He is regarded as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, commemorated on December 31st.

1331–1426 · Medieval

Therapont of Belozersk (1331 – 27 May 1426) (Russian: Ферапонт Бело(е)зерский, Therapont Belo(e)zersky), also known as Therapont of Mozhaysk, known to the world as Feodor Poskochin, was a Russian Orthodox monk credited with the foundation of the Ferapontov Monastery in Northern R…

1964–2015 · Contemporary

Saint Thomas Eleftherion was a United States citizen born in Orlando in 1964. A practitioner of Greek Orthodoxy, he died in New Albany in 2015 and is buried in Columbus.

610 · Medieval

Thomas I of Constantinople (Greek: Θωμᾶς; died 21 March 610) was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 607 to 610. He has been canonised a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

1481–1571 · Reformation

The Venerable Théodoret of Kola was a Russian State monk and hegumen born in 1481 in Rostov Veliky. He died in 1571 at the Solovetsky Monastery.

1550–1568 · Reformation

Theodosius was a Russian Orthodox monk who lived in Russia during the 16th century. Born around 1530 in or near Vologda, he died in 1568. He founded a monastery in Totma.

1855–1920 · Contemporary

Tikhon (Russian: Ти́хон, Ukrainian: Ти́хон, Ти́хін, Polish: Tychon) is a Slavic male given name of Greek origin, related to Western European Tycho. Religious figures:

1500–1503 · Reformation

Tikhon of Lukh, of Kostroma (Tikhon of Lukh; born Timofey; first half of the 15th century, Grand Duchy of Lithuania — June 16 (29), 1503, Tikhonova Pustyn, Russian State) was an Orthodox monk, ascetic, non-possessor, and founder of the Nikolo-Tikhonov Monastery (modern-day villag…

1450–1492 · Medieval

Tikhon of Kaluga (died 16 June 1492) was a Russian Orthodox hegumen and saint. He grew up in Moscow and was tonsured a monk as a young man. He then moved to a forest near Medin in Kaluga, living in the hollow of an oak tree.

1865–1925 · Contemporary

Tikhon of Moscow (Russian: Тихон Московский, 31 January [O.S. 19 January] 1865 – 7 April [O.S. 25 March] 1925), born Vasily Ivanovich Bellavin (Russian: Василий Иванович Беллавин), was a bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC).

1724–1783 · Modern

Tikhon of Zadonsk (secular name Timofey Savelyevich Sokolov, Russian: Тимофей Савельевич Соколов; 1724–1783) was an 18th-century Russian Orthodox bishop and spiritual writer whom the Eastern Orthodox Church glorified (canonized) as a saint in 1861. St.

255–330 · Early Church

Tiridates III (c. 250s – c. 330), also known as Tiridates the Great or Tiridates IV, was the Armenian Arsacid king from c. 298 to c. 330. In the early 4th century (301, according to tradition) Tiridates adopted Christianity as the state religion of Armenia, thus making the Kingdo…

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The Venerable Tit was a warrior and monk of the Russian State. He is buried at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.

301–370 · Early Church

Saint Triphyllius (Greek: Τριφύλλιος, romanized: Tryphyllios; also spelled Tryphillius, Triphylius) was born in Constantinople in the early fourth century. He was educated in law at the school of Beirut. He converted to Christianity and was named bishop of Nicosia.

1885–1919 · Contemporary

Trofim Kuznetsov (July 22, 1885, village of Kazakovka, Syzran Uyezd, Simbirsk Governorate — January 1919) was a priest and a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, canonized as a hieromartyr in 2000 for universal church veneration.

1495–1583 · Reformation

Tryphon of Pechenga (Russian: Преподобный Трифон Печенгский, Кольский; Finnish: Pyhittäjä Trifon Petsamolainen (Kuolalainen); Skolt Sami: Pââʹss Treeffan; Norwegian Bokmål and Swedish: St./S:t Trifon av Petsamo; 1495–1583) was a Russian monk and ascetic in the Eastern Orthodox Ch…

1546–1612 · Reformation

Tryphon of Vyatka (Russian: Трифин Вятский, romanized: Trifin Vyatsky; c. 1546–1612) , also known as Trofim Dmitrievich Podvizaev, was a Russian abbot and saint. He is known for evangelizing to the Ostyaks, and founded a monastery in Vyatka.

1190 · Medieval

Titus of the Kiev Caves (died c. 1190) was a 12th-century presbyter and monk of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, venerated as a venerable saint in the Russian Orthodox Church.

442–502 · Medieval

Vakhtang I Gorgasali (Georgian: ვახტანგ I გორგასალი, romanized: vakht'ang I gorgasali; c. 439 or 443 – 502 or 522), of the Chosroid dynasty, was a king (mepe) of Iberia, natively known as Kartli (eastern Georgia) in the second half of the 5th and first quarter of the 6th century.…

1831–1906 · Contemporary

Barnabas of Gethsemane (secular name Vasily Ilyich Merkulov; January 24, 1831, Prudishchi, Tula Governorate — February 17, 1906, Sergiyev Posad, Moscow Governorate) was a hieromonk of the Gethsemane Skete of the Trinity Lavra of St.

1914–1964 · Contemporary

Varnava the New Confessor (Serbian: Варнава Нови Исповедник; 31 January 1914 – 12 November 1964) was the titular bishop of Hvosno and a saint of the Serbian Orthodox Church. His feast is October 30 on the Julian calendar.

1880–1938 · Contemporary

Saint Varus (Greek: Οὔαρος; died c. 304) was an early Christian saint, soldier and martyr. According to his generally reliable and authentic Acts, he was a soldier stationed in Upper Egypt who had the task of guarding a group of 7 monks awaiting execution.

1209–1238 · Medieval

Vasilko Konstantinovich (Russian: Василько Константинович; 7 December 1209, in Rostov – 4 March 1238, in Sherensky forest) was the first Prince of Rostov. He was the son of Konstantin of Rostov, and the spouse of Maria of Chernigov.

1874–1937 · Contemporary

Vasily Mikhailovich Arkhangelsky (January 20, 1874, Tula Governorate — November 16, 1937, Butovo firing range) was a priest and a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, canonized as a hieromartyr in 2000 for universal church veneration.

1201–1352 · Medieval

Vasily Kalika (Russian: Василий Калика; died 1352) was Archbishop of Novgorod the Great and Pskov from 1330 to 1352. He is in large part responsible for reinvigorating the office after it had fallen into decline to some extent following the Mongol invasion.

1887–1937 · Contemporary

Vasily Kondratyev was an Eastern Orthodox saint born in 1887 and died in 1937. He was a citizen of the Soviet Union.

1250–1295 · Medieval

Basil of Ryazan was a 13th-century bishop and saint venerated by the Orthodox Churches. He is commemorated on June 10, the day his intact relics were discovered in 1609, and on July 3, the day of his death.

1160 · Medieval

Erasmus the Recluse (late 11th–12th century) was a monk of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra. He is a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, venerated as a venerable father.

1870–1928 · Contemporary

Veniamin was born in 1870 in Shenkursky Uyezd and died in 1928 in Voldozero. He was a figure within Eastern Orthodoxy who is recognized as a Reverend Martyr.

300–290 · Early Church

Victor of Marseilles (died c. 290) was an Egyptian Christian martyr. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Church, and Eastern Orthodox Church.

1878–1934 · Contemporary

Viktor Ostrovidov was born in 1875 in Zolotoye and served as an Eastern Orthodox monk, priest, and bishop. A citizen of the Soviet Union, he died of meningitis in 1934 in Neritsa. He is recognized as a prelate.

1889–1937 · Contemporary

Viktorin Dobronravov was born in 1889 in Chișinău and held citizenship in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. An Eastern Orthodox figure, he died in 1937 in Borovichi. He is recognized as a hieromartyr.

1908–1991 · Contemporary

Vissarion of the Agathonos (Greek: Άγιος Βησσαρίων ο Αγαθωνίτης), secular name: Andreas Korkoliakos (Greek: Ανδρέας Κορκολιάκος; 1908–22 January 1991), was a Greek Orthodox monk and Saint of the Agathonos Monastery, close to Lamia, Central Greece.

290–303 · Early Church

Vitus , whose name is sometimes rendered Guy or Guido, was a Christian martyr from Sicily. His surviving hagiography is pure legend. The dates of his actual life are unknown.

1848–1918 · Contemporary

Vladimir (Russian: Владимир), baptismal name: Vasily Nikiforovich Bogoyavlensky (Russian: Василий Никифорович Богоявленский; 1 January 1848 – 7 February [O.S. January 25] 1918), was a bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church.

1892–1937 · Contemporary

Vladimir Ambartsumovich Ambartsumov (September 20 [October 2], 1892, Shemakha, Baku Governorate, Russian Empire — November 5, 1937, Moscow, USSR) was a priest and clergyman of the Russian Orthodox Church.

1870–1937 · Contemporary

Vladimir Nikolayevich Damaskin (1870–1937) was a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church and a hieromartyr. He was canonized as one of the New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church for universal veneration at the Jubilee Bishops' Council of the Russian Orthodox Church in Aug…

1876–1918 · Contemporary

Vladimir Fyodorovich Dmitrievsky (1876, Novgorod Governorate — 1918, Semirechye Oblast) was a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church, canonized in 2000 as a member of the Synaxis of New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church.

1885–1937 · Contemporary

Vladimir Konstantinovich Lyubich-Yarmolovich-Lozina-Lozinsky (May 26, 1885, Dukhovshchina, Smolensk Governorate — December 26, 1937, Novgorod) was a protopresbyter of the Russian Orthodox Church. He was canonized as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church in 2000.

1892–1938 · Contemporary

Vladimir Vasilevsky was an Eastern Orthodox priest born in Tashkent in 1892 and a citizen of the Soviet Union. He died in Kharkiv in 1938 and is recognized as a saint within the Eastern Orthodox Church.

1876–1940 · Contemporary

Vladimir Mikhailovich Vorobyov (Russian: Владимир Михайлович Воробьёв; born 6 January 1969) is an officer of the Russian Navy. He currently holds the rank of Admiral, and is a deputy commander in chief of the Russian Navy since 2024.

1869–1931 · Contemporary

Vladimir Fyodorovich Vvedensky (1869–April 3, 1931) was a Russian Orthodox priest, martyr, and saint, born in Shuya (Vladimir Governorate) and who died on Anzer Island (one of the Solovetsky Islands). He was canonized in 2002.

1881–1937 · Contemporary

Vladimir Dmitrievich Vvedensky (July 14, 1881, Kalyazinsky Uyezd, Tver Governorate — November 3, 1937, Kashin, Kalinin Oblast) was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, venerated as a hieromartyr.