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Hieromartyr · 1648–1655
Gabriel I
New Calendar December 26 Old Calendar January 8
Why they are a saint
Gabriel I (1648–1655) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 26. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death 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 Gabriel I as a patron when they bear the name Gabriel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gabriel I, 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.