Daniel of the Castle of Patras

Venerable Daniel of the Castle of Patras was an ascetic of the eleventh century, born at Patras, who lived as a hermit in the citadel of the city. He is commemorated on 23 June as a locally honoured saint; he has no known canonization. He is mentioned in the Life of Saint Nikitas of Thebes, who came to Patras and met him there.

The sources say no more of his life. It is known that he led a life of strict asceticism and ceaseless prayer and that God gave him the gift of hospitality, like Abraham. He received people, sheltered them, gave them rest and guided them spiritually. His mention in the Life of Saint Nikitas shows that he was known at Patras and in the neighbouring region as a father to those who passed that way.