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Hieromartyr
Gabriel of Serbia
Hieromartyr Gabriel of Serbia
New Calendar December 13 Old Calendar December 26
Why they are a saint
The calendar keeps Gabriel of Serbia among those who died for Christ. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gabriel of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Gabriel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gabriel of Serbia, 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.