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Saint
Dosoftei
New Calendar December 13 Old Calendar December 26
Why they are a saint
Dimitrie Barilă (Romanian pronunciation: [diˈmitri.e baˈrilə]), better known under his monastical name Dosoftei ([dosofˈtej]; October 26, 1624—December 13, 1693), was a Moldavian Metropolitan, scholar, poet and translator. The Orthodox Church commemorates Dosoftei on December 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dosoftei as a patron when they bear the name Dosoftei at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 13. Romanian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Dosoftei, pray to God for us.
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