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Martyr
Malachi the New Righteous Martyr of Lindos
New Calendar September 29 Old Calendar October 12
Why they are a saint
Malachi the New Righteous Martyr of Lindos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 29. Venerated as a martyr who died 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 Malachi the New Righteous Martyr of Lindos as a patron when they bear the name Malachi at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Malachi the New Righteous Martyr of Lindos, 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.