Saint
Damian the Healer
Venerable Damian the Presbyter and Healer († 1071), Jeremiah († c. 1070) and Matthew († c. 1083) the Clairvoyants of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar October 5 Old Calendar October 18
Why they are a saint
Saints Damian the Presbyter and Healer, Jeremiah and Matthew, Clairvoyants of the Kiev Caves, Near Caves, were described by Saint Nestor the Chronicler (October 27). The Orthodox Church commemorates Damian the Healer on October 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Damian the Healer as a patron when they bear the name Damian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Damian the Healer, 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.