St. Theophylact of Nicomedia - San Teofilacto de Nicomedia

ENGLISH 
St. Theophylact or Theophylaktos (d. 845 AD) became bishop of Nicomedia in Asia Minor following the Iconoclastic Controversy of the eighth century.

He was well known for having built churches, hospices, and homes for wanderers. He generously distributed alms, was the guardian of orphans, widows and the sick, and personally attended those afflicted with leprosy, not hesitating to wash their wounds. During the iconoclast reign of Leo the Armenian (813-820 AD), Theophylaktos argued vigorously for the use of art in the Church. The emperor sent him into exile for his disagreement.

He is recognized as a Saint  for his tireless defense of the faith, for miraculous deeds attributed to him, and for his Christian spirit.

His life is commemorated on March 8.

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ESPAÑOL:

San Teofilacto o Teófilo (fallecido en 845 d. C.) se convirtió en obispo de Nicomedia en Asia Menor tras la controversia iconoclasta del siglo VIII. 

Era conocido por haber construido iglesias, hospicios y hogares para vagabundos. Distribuía generosamente limosnas, era el guardián de los huérfanos, las viudas y los enfermos, y atendía personalmente a los afectados por la lepra, sin dudar en lavarles las heridas. Durante el reinado iconoclasta de Leo el armenio (813-820 dC), Teofilacto defendió enérgicamente el uso del arte en la Iglesia. El emperador lo envió al exilio por su desacuerdo. 

Es reconocido como un santo por su incansable defensa de la fe, por las obras milagrosas que se le atribuyen y por su espíritu cristiano. 

Su vida se conmemora el 8 de marzo.

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