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Saint
Cæsarius
Martyrs Cæsarius, Dacius, Savva, Sabinian, Agrippa, Adrian, and Thomas, at Damascus
New Calendar November 1 Old Calendar November 14
Why they are a saint
Saints Caesarius, Adrian, Dacius, Savva, Sabinian, Agrippa, and Thomas suffered martyrdom at Damascus in the seventh century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cæsarius on November 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cæsarius as a patron when they bear the name Cæsarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cæsarius, 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.