22 April - Saint Theodore of Sykeon - Independent Catholic News

22 April 
 - Saint Theodore of Sykeon - Independent Catholic News: Monk and Bishop of Anastasiopolis in Galatia. This seventh century saint was the son of a prostitute who lived in a brothel. His father was a circus entertainer and acrobat who had nothing to do with his son. Theodore's mother had her child baptised. (His name means 'gift of God') and the household's life changed, when Stephen, an elderly cook, came to live with them. His food was so delicious people came from long distances to eat there and the women were able to give up prostitution.