Saint · 1690
Childmartyr Gabriel of Bialystok
Childmartyr Gabriel of Bialystok († 1690)
New Calendar April 20 Old Calendar May 3
Why they are a saint
Child Martyr Gabriel of Bialystok (+ 1690) was killed in Poland when he was only six years old. The Orthodox Church commemorates Childmartyr Gabriel of Bialystok on April 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Childmartyr Gabriel of Bialystok as a patron when they bear the name Childmartyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Childmartyr Gabriel of Bialystok, 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.