Saint
Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople
Venerable Daniel the “Stylite” of Constantinople († 489-490)
New Calendar December 11 Old Calendar December 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Daniel the Stylite was born in the village of Bethara, near the city of Samosata in Mesopotamia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople on December 11.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Daniel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople, 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.