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New martyr
Gabriel and Cormidolus of Egypt
New Hieromartyrs Gabriel and Cormidolus of Egypt
New Calendar October 18 Old Calendar October 31
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Gabriel and Cormidolus of Egypt are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 18. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gabriel and Cormidolus of Egypt as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gabriel and Cormidolus of Egypt, 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.