Michael Paknanas the Gardener, aka Michail Baknanas (Greek: Μιχαήλ Μπακνανάς, 1753 – July 9, 1771) was a Greek gardener and martyr.[1][2] He was canonized as St Michael, the new martyr.[3][4]
Michail Baknanas Μιχαήλ Μπακνανάς | |
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| Born | 1753 Greece (then ruled by the Ottoman Empire) |
| Died | July 4, 1771 |
| Occupation | writer[citation needed] |
Biography
editHe was born in Thission.[5] Living during the Ottoman rule of Greece, Michael was approached by Muslim missionaries who attempted to convert him to Islam. He was tortured and eventually executed for his refusal to renounce Christianity.[3][6]
Legacy
editA street (Baknana Street) and a nearby tram stop in Neos Kosmos in Athens were later named after him.[5] His feast day is held on June 30.[6]
References
edit- ^ Christian martyrdom saintnicodemos.org [dead link]
- ^ Orthodox Christianity [dead link]
- ^ a b Sicilianos, Demetrios (1960). Old and new Athens. Putnam. p. 130.
- ^ Nicol, Gladys (1978). Athens. Batsford. p. 37. ISBN 9780713406276.
- ^ a b Μιχαήλ Μπακνανάς ή Πακνανάς (1753–1771) (in Greek). ΣΑΝ ΣΗΜΕΡΑ GR. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Saint Michael Paknanas, the New Martyr". Pantanassa.org. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
Further reading
edit- Pherousēs, Dēmētrēs (1987). Michaēl Baknanas, ho Athēnaios : historiko aphēgēma. Athens: Ekdot. Oikos "Astēr", Al. & E. Papadēmētriou.