Martyr
Agathangelus the Martyr
New Calendar January 23 Old Calendar February 5
Why they are a saint
Agathangelus the Martyr is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 23. 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 the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Agathangelus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Agathangelus the Martyr, 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.