Saint
Michael and 36 Venerable Martyrs with him
Venerable Martyr Michael and 36 Venerable Martyrs with him
New Calendar October 1 Old Calendar October 14
Why they are a saint
Venerable Martyr Michael and 36 Venerable Martyrs with him are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 1. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Michael and 36 Venerable Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Martyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Michael and 36 Venerable Martyrs with him, 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.