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Saint
Daniel the Confessor
Venerable Daniel the Confessor (in Schema Stephen) of Spain, and Egypt
New Calendar December 17 Old Calendar December 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Daniel the Confessor, (in the schema Stephen) lived in the tenth century. He was a Spanish dignitary, and prefect of the island of Niverta. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Daniel the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Daniel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 17. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Daniel the Confessor, 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.