Saint
Isaac the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople
Venerable Isaac, Dalmatius and Faustus, Ascetics of the Dalmatian Monastery in Constantinople (4th-5th C)
New Calendar August 3 Old Calendar August 16
Why they are a saint
The Monks Isaac, Dalmatius and Faustus were hegumens of a Dalmatian monastery. The Orthodox Church commemorates Isaac the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople on August 3.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Isaac the Ascetic of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Isaac 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 Isaac 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.