Martyr
Dasius of Dorostorum
Martyr Dasius of Dorostorum († 284-305)
New Calendar November 20 Old Calendar December 3
Why they are a saint
Dasius of Dorostorum (Bulgarian: Дазий Доростолски, Greek: Δάσιος ο μάρτυρας) is a Christian martyr of the early 4th century AD. The Orthodox Church commemorates Dasius of Dorostorum on November 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dasius of Dorostorum as a patron when they bear the name Dasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dasius of Dorostorum, 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.