New Martyr Michael (Paknanas) the Gardener, of Athens (1770)
Commemorated June 30
The Martyr Michael the Gardener suffered under the Turks for confessing the Christian faith at Athens in the year 1770.
Troparion
Thy martyr, O Lord, Michael, through his suffering, an incorruptible crown did obtain from Thee, our God; for, rejoicing in Thy strength, he laid low his tormentors and did beat off impotent affronts of the demons also; at his intercessions save our souls.
Kontakion
Thou hast appeared as a bright star, uninviting for the world, but a sun announcing Christ with thy rays, O martyr Michael; all the enchantment hast thou extinguished and grantest unto us light, supplicating incessantly for us all.
Source: Crkveni Kalendar
