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Saint
Daniel of Thassos
New Calendar September 12 Old Calendar September 25
Why they are a saint
Daniel of Thassos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 12. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Daniel of Thassos as a patron when they bear the name Daniel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 12.
Prayer
O holy Daniel of Thassos, 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.