Saint
Joseph
Saint Joseph, and his companions, of Damascus
New Calendar July 10 Old Calendar July 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Joseph, and his companions, of Damascus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 10. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 10.
Prayer
O holy Joseph, 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.