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Hieromartyr
Plato the Hieromartyr of Tallini and all Estonia
Plato the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Tallini and all Estonia, and the Priest Martyrs Michael and Nicholas
New Calendar January 14 Old Calendar January 27
Why they are a saint
The holy Hieromartyr Platon (Πλάτων) was born on July 13, 1869, at Pootsi in Pätnu county, Estonia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Plato the Hieromartyr of Tallini and all Estonia on January 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Plato the Hieromartyr of Tallini and all Estonia as a patron when they bear the name Plato at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 14. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Plato the Hieromartyr of Tallini and all Estonia, 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.