Saint
Kristo the Gardener of Albania
Saint Kristo the Gardener of Albania
New Calendar February 12 Old Calendar February 25
Why they are a saint
The holy New Martyr Kristo was an Albanian who worked in a vegetable garden. At the age of forty, he decided to go to Constantinople to seek better business opportunities.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Kristo the Gardener of Albania as a patron when they bear the name Kristo at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 12. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Kristo the Gardener of Albania, 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.