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Saint
Dadas
Martyrs Dadas, Gabdelas, and Kazdoa of Persia
New Calendar September 29 Old Calendar October 12
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Dadas, Gabdelas and Kazdoa (Kasdoe) accepted death for Christ under the Persian emperor Sapor. The Orthodox Church commemorates Dadas on September 29.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dadas as a patron when they bear the name Dadas 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, 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.