Saint
Damiane
Saint Damiane (Demetrius), King and Hymnographer
New Calendar May 23 Old Calendar June 5
Why they are a saint
Saint Damiane (in the world King Demetre I) was the son of Holy King Davit the Restorer. King Davit proclaimed his son co-ruler of Georgia and crowned him with his own hands. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Damiane as a patron when they bear the name Damiane at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 23. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Damiane, 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.