Saint
Germanus of Dacia Pontica
Saint Germanus of Dacia Pontica (Dobrogea)
New Calendar February 29 Old Calendar March 13
Why they are a saint
Saint Germanus the Daco-Roman was born in the mid-fourth century, probably on the borders of Cassian and the Caves in the diocese of Tomis (in what is now Romania), and was related to Saint John Cassian (February 29). The Orthodox Church commemorates Germanus of Dacia Pontica on February 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Germanus of Dacia Pontica as a patron when they bear the name Germanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 29. Romanian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Germanus of Dacia Pontica, 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.