Hieromartyr
Platon, the first Bishop of Estonia
Hieromartyr Platon, the first Bishop of Estonia, and all the New Martyrs of Estonia
New Calendar January 14 Old Calendar January 27
Why they are a saint
Platon, the first Bishop of Estonia is commemorated on the Orthodox calendar under that title. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Platon as a patron when they bear the name Platon 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 Platon, the first Bishop of 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.