The Venerable Theodora of Thessalonica, (Greek: "gift of God"), was a nun who lived a pure and blameless ascetic life. She is commemorated on April 5. Nothing is known of Theodora’s birthplace and date, youth, and early life. From her youth she loved Christ. Desiring to leave worldly pursuits behind, she entered a woman’s monastery. There she kept a virtuous and ascetic life, being obedient to the abbess and all the other sisters. Her obedient nature even showed after her death.