Feast Day: June 30th & July 9th
The Life of Saint Michael the Gardener: and having slandered him, they shut him bound in prison, although the blessed one was simple and harmless and guileless…
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Prayers
Apolytikion: In these latter years you trampled on treacherous insolence with good courage, blessed one, Confessing Jesus, and with the stream of your blood, Michael, you Sanctified the land of Athens and became an example to all the pious, who cry out with faith: Glory to your Maker and God, Glory to Him Who crowned you, Glory to Him Who granted us a firm guide in you.
Kontakion: Adorned with a pious character, you accomplished Martyrdom, in the Divine arena Michael, and from the hands of the Lord of all, you received the Crown of the contest.
Megalynarion: Rejoice revered boast of Athens, Divinely-minded Michael, Neomartyr of Jesus, who ever beseeches, on behalf of those who celebrate, your divine memory, and praise you.
Saint Michael lived a pious life in Athens and loved God.
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He worked as a gardener.
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One day when he was 18 years old, he was confronted by the guards of the gate of the city, they were envious and lied that Saint Michael was smuggling weapons. He was bound up in prison and received great tortures for thirty days, because he would not deny Christ. He remained steadfast and humble, Confessing Christ as Lord.
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He was finally beheaded and received the Crown of Martyrdom.
