Venerable
Vitalius of Gaza
Venerable Vitalius of Gaza
New Calendar April 22 Old Calendar May 5
Why they are a saint
The Church keeps Vitalius of Gaza among the venerable fathers and mothers. Venerable saints are honored for finishing the monastic and ascetic path. Orthodox Christians remember him among the venerable monastic saints. The New Calendar feast is April 22.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Vitalius of Gaza as a patron when they bear the name Vitalius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 22. Those who share his calling as a monastic also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Vitalius 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.