Saint
Dositheus of Palestine
Venerable Dositheus of Palestine, a Disciple of Venerable Abba Dorotheus (7th C)
New Calendar February 19 Old Calendar March 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Dositheus, a disciple of Saint Abba Dorotheus (June 5), lived during the sixth-seventh centuries, and was raised in a rich and renowned family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Dositheus of Palestine on February 19.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dositheus of Palestine as a patron when they bear the name Dositheus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 19. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Dositheus of Palestine, 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.