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Saint
Dositheus of Zagreb
New Calendar January 13 Old Calendar January 26
Why they are a saint
Dositheus of Zagreb is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 13. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Dositheus of Zagreb as a patron when they bear the name Dositheus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 13. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Dositheus of Zagreb, 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.