Saint
Abba Dorotheus of Palestine
Venerable Abba Dorotheus of Palestine (6th C)
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
The Holy Abba Dorotheus was a disciple of Saint John the Prophet in the Palestinian monastery of Abba Seridus in the sixth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Abba Dorotheus of Palestine on June 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Abba Dorotheus of Palestine as a patron when they bear the name Abba at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Abba Dorotheus of Palestine, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.