Venerable Theodulus, son of Venerable Nilus of Sinai

Saint Theodulus was the son of Saint Nilus. From an early age, he withdrew to Mount Sinai, leaving behind the worldly life. When barbarians once attacked the hermits, the saint fell into the hands of the raiders, who decided to offer him as a sacrifice the following morning. However, through the fervent prayers of his father, the Lord saved the young man.

The raiders sold him in the city of Elusa, where he was freed by the local bishop and reunited with Saint Nilus. Together, they returned to Mount Sinai, where they served the Lord until the end of their lives.

Their incorrupt relics were transferred to Constantinople during the reign of the Emperor Justin II and placed in the Church of the Holy Apostles.