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Angeles
New Martyr Angeles
New Calendar September 1 Old Calendar September 14
Why they are a saint
He was a goldsmith living in Constantinople. While he was celebrating the Dormition of the Theotokos with some friends in a nearby village, the party was joined by some Turkish neighbors. The Christians and Turks drank a great amount together, and at one point entertained themselves by exchanging headgear.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Angeles as a patron when they bear the name Angeles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Angeles, 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.