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Hieromartyr
Gregory of Neapolis
Holy Father and New Hieromartyr Gregory of Neapolis
New Calendar November 3 Old Calendar November 16
Why they are a saint
Holy Father and New Hieromartyr Gregory of Neapolis are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 3. Venerated as hieromartyrs, clergy who were put to death for the faith in Christ; 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 Gregory of Neapolis as a patron when they bear the name and at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gregory of Neapolis, 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.