Martyr
Monastic Martyr Dositheus
New Calendar August 13 Old Calendar August 26
Why they are a saint
Monastic Martyr Dositheus is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 13. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Dositheus as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Dositheus, 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.