Martyr
Monastic Martyr Gideon of Karakalou
Monastic Martyr Gideon of Karakalou, Mount Athos
New Calendar December 30 Old Calendar January 12
Why they are a saint
Monastic Martyr Gideon of Karakalou, Mount Athos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 30. 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 Monastic Martyr Gideon of Karakalou as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Gideon of Karakalou, 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.