St. Michael Paknanas the Gardner (Feast Day - June 30 & July 9) |
Verses
Divine Michael was not dismayed as he was beheaded,
For he eagerly accepted it on behalf of Christ.
For he eagerly accepted it on behalf of Christ.
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Why O sword-bearer do you little by little against the neck,
Behead Michael? For he was not dismayed by the sword.
On the ninth Michael was unyielding as his neck was cut by the sword.
Behead Michael? For he was not dismayed by the sword.
On the ninth Michael was unyielding as his neck was cut by the sword.
Synaxarion of the Holy New Martyr Michael Paknanas the Gardner of Athens
Saint Michael Paknanas the Gardner from Athens (+ 1771)
The Home and Garden of Saint Michael Paknanas
The Church of the Panagia of Vlassarou in Athens
The Martyrdom Site of Saint Michael Paknanas in Athens
First Time Divine Liturgy Where St. Michael Paknanas Was Martyred
Divine Liturgy At the Site of St. Michael Paknanas' Martyrdom (video)
The Athenian Stylite of the Temple of Olympian Zeus