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Saint · † 4th C
Dadas, Habeddai, Casdœ or (Kazdoia) of Persia
Martyrs Dadas, Habeddai, Casdœ or (Kazdoia) of Persia († 4th C)
New Calendar September 29 Old Calendar October 12
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Dadas, Habeddai, Casdœ or (Kazdoia) of Persia († 4th C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 29. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dadas as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dadas, Habeddai, Casdœ or (Kazdoia) of Persia, 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.