Martyr · 741-775
Monastic Martyr Andrew of Crete
New Calendar October 17 Old Calendar October 30
Why they are a saint
The Hieromartyr Andrew of Crete lived during the reign of the iconoclast emperor Constantine Kopronymos (741-775), who ordered Christians, under penalty of death, to remove the holy icons from their churches and homes. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr Andrew of Crete on October 17.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Andrew of Crete as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Andrew of Crete, 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.