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Saint
Thalassius
Venerable Thalassius, Limnæus, and Baradatus, Hermits of Syria (5th C)
New Calendar February 22 Old Calendar March 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Thalassius of Syria lived during the fifth century. At a young age he withdrew to a hill near the village of Targala and passed 38 years there in monastic deeds, having neither a roof over his head, nor any cell nor shelter. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Thalassius as a patron when they bear the name Thalassius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 22. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Thalassius, 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.