Saint · 379-395
Dalmatus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople
Venerable Dalmatus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople
New Calendar August 3 Old Calendar August 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Dalmatus served in the army of the holy emperor Theodosius the Great (379-395) and attracted his notice. The Orthodox Church commemorates Dalmatus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople on August 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dalmatus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Dalmatus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Dalmatus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople, 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.