Saint
David of Hermopolis
St. David of Hermopolis in Egypt (6th C)
New Calendar September 6 Old Calendar September 19
Why they are a saint
Saint David of Egypt before his entry into a monastery was the leader of a band of bandits in Egypt, in the desert of Hermopolis. The Orthodox Church commemorates David of Hermopolis on September 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take David of Hermopolis as a patron when they bear the name David at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 6.
Prayer
O holy David of Hermopolis, 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.