Saint Theodore of Cyrene
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Saint Theodore of Cyrene 🇱🇾

Θεόδωρος Κυρήνης (Known as "Bishop Theodore")
Bishop of Cyrene, Christian Confessor and Martyr under Diocletian
Born c. 260 CE 🇱🇾 Cyrene, Libya
Passed Away 310 CE Cyrene, Libya
Lifespan ~50 years old
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"You may cut the tongue of the bishop, but you cannot silence the truth written in the hearts of his people."

Archival Overview

Revered 4th-century Bishop of Cyrene and Christian martyr who endured tongue-mutilation and torture under Roman Governor Dignianus for refusing to surrender sacred scriptures.

Biographical Record

Theodore served as Christian bishop of the Pentapolis capital of Cyrene during the Great Persecution initiated by Roman Emperor Diocletian. When provincial governor Dignianus commanded all bishops to surrender holy manuscripts for public burning and sacrifice to idols, Theodore refused.

Subjected to severe scourging, the governor ordered his tongue cut out to silence his preaching; Christian tradition records that he continued praising God until his execution in 310 CE. His memory is venerated on March 26 in the Coptic and Eastern Orthodox calendars.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Cathedral of Cyrene Crypt
Shahat (Cyrene), Libya
GPS: 32.8272, 21.8617
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