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Saint
David the Righteous of Evia
New Calendar November 1 Old Calendar November 14
Why they are a saint
David the Righteous of Evia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 1. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take David the Righteous of Evia as a patron when they bear the name David at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 1.
Prayer
O holy David the Righteous of Evia, 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.