Saint · † 1818
Agathangelus of Esphigmenou on Mt Athos
Venerable Martyr Agathangelus of Esphigmenou on Mt Athos († 1818)
New Calendar April 19 Old Calendar May 2
Why they are a saint
Venerable Martyr Agathangelus of Esphigmenou on Mt Athos († 1818) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 19. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Agathangelus of Esphigmenou on Mt Athos as a patron when they bear the name Martyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Agathangelus of Esphigmenou on Mt Athos, 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.