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Revelation of the Hymn Axion Estin to a monk on Mt. Athos by the Archangel Gabriel
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Why they are a saint
Revelation of the Hymn Axion Estin to a monk on Mt. Athos by the Archangel Gabriel is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 11. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Revelation of the Hymn Axion Estin to a monk on Mt. Athos by the Archangel Gabriel as a patron when they bear the name Revelation at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Revelation of the Hymn Axion Estin to a monk on Mt. Athos by the Archangel Gabriel, 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.