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Hieromartyr
Plato the new Hieromartyr of Patmos
New Calendar September 19 Old Calendar October 2
Why they are a saint
Plato the new Hieromartyr of Patmos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 19. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death 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 Plato the new Hieromartyr of Patmos as a patron when they bear the name Plato at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Plato the new Hieromartyr of Patmos, 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.