Saint
Dasius
Martyrs Dasius, Gaius, and Zoticus
New Calendar October 21 Old Calendar November 3
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Dasius, Gaius, and Zoticus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 21. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dasius as a patron when they bear the name Dasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dasius, 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.