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Martyr
Monastic Martyr John of the Ivḗron Monastery on Mount Athos
Monastic Martyr Gabriel of the Ivḗron Monastery on Mount Athos
New Calendar May 13 Old Calendar May 26
Why they are a saint
Monastic Martyr Gabriel of the Ivḗron Monastery on Mount Athos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 13. 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 John of the Ivḗron Monastery on Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr John of the Ivḗron Monastery on Mount Athos, 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.