Saint
Vitalis of Gaza
New Calendar January 11 Old Calendar January 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Vitalis (or, Vitalius) of Gaza (died c. 625 AD) was a hermit venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church. He is the patron saint of prostitutes and day-laborers.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Vitalis of Gaza as a patron when they bear the name Vitalis at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 11.
Prayer
O holy Vitalis of Gaza, 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.