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New martyr
Angelis of Crete
Angelis, Manuel, George, & Nicholas, New Martyrs of Crete
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Angelis, Manuel, George, & Nicholas, New Martyrs of Crete are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 28. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Angelis of Crete as a patron when they bear the name Angelis at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Angelis of Crete, 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.