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The [[New Martyrs|New Martyr]] '''Manuel of Crete''' was a Christian of the eighteenth century who during his childhood was captured by [[Muslim]] Turks and compelled to convert to [[Islam]]. After growing to be an adult, he confessed his faith in Christ and returned to being a [[Introduction to Orthodox Christianity|Christian]]. For being an apostate to Islam, Manuel was beheaded on the island of Chios in the Aegean Sea in the year 1792. He is commemorated on [[March 15]].
==Sources==
*[http://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/calendar/los/March/15-04.htm The Holy Martyr Manuel of Crete]
*[http://www.greekorthodox.org.au/general/spirituality/moderndaysaints#anchor1 Modern Day Saints of the Greek Orthodox Church]
[[Category: Saints]]
[[Category: Greek Saints]]
[[Category: Martyrs]]
==Sources==
*[http://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/calendar/los/March/15-04.htm The Holy Martyr Manuel of Crete]
*[http://www.greekorthodox.org.au/general/spirituality/moderndaysaints#anchor1 Modern Day Saints of the Greek Orthodox Church]
[[Category: Saints]]
[[Category: Greek Saints]]
[[Category: Martyrs]]
