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New martyr
Michael of Thessalonica
New Martyr Michael of Thessalonica
New Calendar March 10 Old Calendar March 23
Why they are a saint
Michael of Thessaloniki was a 12th-century Byzantine orator. There is not much information about Michael in modern sources. He was one of the most prominent Byzantine orators of the 12th century, and held the title of "master of rhetoric", which was synonymous to the position of professor at the Patriarchal College of Constantinople in Hagia Sophia.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Michael of Thessalonica as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Michael of Thessalonica, 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.