Saint Theodosius the Cenobiarch (423-529)

Saint Theodosius was born to a religious family. He began his education at a young age and followed the example of Abraham by leaving home to follow God. He met and worked with Saints Simeon Stylites and Longinus the Centurian on his travels. Theodosius was a hermit in Judah, and when his holy ways began to attract followers he built a monastery at Cathismus to provide shelter for them. There were followers from many different countries in the monastery, but everyone lived in peace and harmony, working and praying together. Theodosius opposed heresies, even Eutychianism, which was supported by Emperor Anastasius. The emperor tried desperately to persuade Theodosius to accept this heresy, eventually deciding to bribe him with a large amount of money. Theodosius took the bribe and distributed it to the poor and the needy, while standing firm in his opposition to Eutychianism. He encountered poor health in his old age, but continued to do good works and pray with his community until his death at age 105. Saint Theodosius the Cenobiarch is the patron saint of file-makers.