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On December 11, we pay tribute to the memory of a great saint who left a brilliant mark on the history of Christianity, Blitz writes.
Saint Daniel was born in Mesopotamia. They waited many years for him because their parents couldn’t have children. And they, like the parents of the Blessed Mother of God, Santa Ana and San Joaquin, constantly prayed to the Almighty, until one day the miracle happened.
But before little Daniel was born, his parents made a vow that if they became parents, they would dedicate him to God. To fulfill the vow, when the boy was 5 years old, his parents took him to a convent. The abbot decided that he was still quite young and refused to accept it.
Saint Daniel lived with his parents for another 7 years and when he turned 12, he wanted to leave home. His parents were very happy that he had kept his word. In the monastery where he became a novice, Saint Daniel showed great zeal both in prayer and in other spiritual activities. In the monastery, the boy amazed even the strictest ascetics with his zeal for prayer and work.
A few years later, he wanted to worship in the holy places where the Savior lived and suffered. The abbot stopped him. Later he sent him to Antioch to work. Daniel rejoiced that he had the opportunity to visit the Venerable Simeon the Pilgrim, which he so desired.
The Venerable Simeon the Pilgrim lived at the top of a tower that looked like a pillar. Saint Simeon blessed Saint Daniel and told him to go to Byzantium. Saint Daniel found a suitable place near the city of Byzantium. There you built a tower following the example of Saint Simeon the Pilgrim and lived as an ascetic for 33 years.
His life was not easy. The pagans harassed him, the authorities tried to break his faith, but he did not renounce it. He remembered the words of Saint Simeon that Jesus would always be by his side, and this thought further strengthened his faith. Saint Daniel became famous for his wisdom. Many disciples sat around him, and the highest rulers and dignitaries came for advice.
Saint Daniel was a miracle worker and helped people in need with the prayers he offered to God. On December 11, the birthday is celebrated by: Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Denis, Danelia.
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