Saint
Faustus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople
Venerable Faustus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople
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Why they are a saint
Saint Faustus and his father Dalmatus received the monastic tonsure from Saint Isaac (May 30) at his monastery near Constantinople. The Orthodox Church commemorates Faustus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople on August 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Faustus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Faustus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Faustus the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople, 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.