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Saint
David of Serbia
Venerable David of Serbia
New Calendar September 24 Old Calendar October 7
Why they are a saint
Saint David, a nephew of holy King Stephen, in the world had the name Demetrius. He built a monastery at Brodarova, at the River Lima, and there he received monastic tonsure with the name David and lived an ascetical life to the end of his days. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take David of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name David at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy David of Serbia, pray to God for us.
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