Thòdolous

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Theódoulos (θεόδουλος),” composed of two elements: “theós ‎(θεός)” (divine, a deity, a god, God) plus “doûlos ‎(δοῦλος)” (slavish, servile, subject). In turn, the name means “God’s slave, slave of God.” The Eclogue of Theodulus was a Latin verse dialogue, which became a standard school text of the Middle Ages. Scholarship generally dates it to the 10th century, though earlier dates are also given. The work is attributed to Gottschalk, and in fact, the name Theodolus is the Greek translation of Gottschalk. Several early saints bore this name. St. Theodulus Martyr was an officer or member of the household of the governor of Palestine who, upon discovering his adherence to Christianity, ordered him to be crucified at Caesarea.