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Saint
Daniel of Sketis
Venerable Daniel of Skete († 420)
New Calendar June 7 Old Calendar June 20
Why they are a saint
Abba Daniel lived in the sixth century, becoming a monk at Sketis when he was a young boy. He was taken prisoner when Sketis was attacked by barbarians, who held him captive for two years. Saint Daniel was was bought by a devout Christian, but then he was recaptured. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Daniel of Sketis as a patron when they bear the name Daniel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 7. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Daniel of Sketis, 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.