Saint · † 460
Thalelæus
Venerable Thalelæus the Hermit of Syria († 460)
New Calendar February 27 Old Calendar March 11
Why they are a saint
Venerable Thalelæus the Hermit of Syria († 460) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 27. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; 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 Thalelæus as a patron when they bear the name Thalelæus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Thalelæus, 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.