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On December 11, we bow to the memory of a great saint who left a bright mark in the history of Christianity.
Saint Daniel was born in Mesopotamia. He was waited for many years because his parents could not have children. And they, like the parents of the Blessed Mother of God – Saint Anna and Saint Joakim, constantly prayed to the Most High until one day the miracle happened. But before little Daniel was born, his parents made a vow that if they ever became parents, they would dedicate him to God.
In order to fulfill the given vow, when the boy turned 5 years old, his parents took him to a monastery. The abbot judged that he was still quite young and refused to take him.
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St. Daniel lived another 7 years with his parents and when he turned 12, he wanted to leave his native home. His parents were extremely pleased because he kept his word. In the monastery where he became a novice, Saint Daniel showed extraordinary zeal both in prayer and in other spiritual activities.
In the monastery, the young man amazed even the strictest ascetics with his zeal for prayer and work. After a few years he wished to worship the holy places where the Savior lived and suffered. The abbot detained him. Later he sent him to Antioch on some business. Daniil was happy because he had an opportunity to visit Reverend Simeon Stulpnik, which he had long desired.
The Venerable Simeon Stulpnik lived on top of a tower that looked like a pillar. Saint Simeon blessed Saint Daniel and ordered him to go to Byzantium Saint Daniel found a suitable place near the city of Byzantium. There he built a tower following the example of Saint Simeon the Pillar and lived as an ascetic for 33 years. His life was not easy at all.
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 will always be by his side, and this thought strengthened his faith even more. Saint Daniel became famous for his wisdom.
Many disciples settled around him, and the highest rulers and dignitaries came to seek advice.
Saint Daniel was a miracle worker and helped people in trouble with the prayers he addressed to God.
On December 11, name day is celebrated by: Daniil, Danail, Danila, Danaila, Dani, Daniela, Daniel, Deni, Danelia.
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