Orthodox Saint and Empress: Theodora I

Theodora I was empress of the Byzantine Empire from 527 - 548. She was a strong feminest and also a great side ruler to Justinian. Theodora died of cancer at age 48 shortly followed by Justinians death. Theodora I became a sait of the Eastern Orthodox Church to be commemorated on November 14. She had a seperate religion from her husband, Justinian, she was a Monophysite and Justinian was a Calcadonian. Theodora was a great coepress of the Byzantine empire and at many times it was her ruling that saved it.