Saint DoukasΕΛ

Life of the Saint

Icon of the Holy New Martyr Doukas the Tailor in the chapel at Trygonas, Lesvos
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Birth and childhood

Saint Doukas the New Martyr came from Lesvos. He was born in the mid-sixteenth century and grew up in a poor and devout family.

The tailor's craft

After moving to Constantinople, he apprenticed and worked as a tailor. His craft made him known in the city.

Confession and martyrdom

The wife of an Ottoman official tried to lead him astray, but he refused and left the house. He was falsely accused before the vizier and asked to renounce his faith. The Saint refused, confessed his faith and was martyred in Constantinople on 24 April 1564.

The Saint's memory

The Church honours the memory of Saint Doukas the New Martyr every 24 April.

Timeline

  1. Birth and childhood in Lesvos.
  2. Move to Constantinople, apprenticeship and work as a tailor.
  3. The wife of an Ottoman official tries to lead him astray; he refuses and leaves the house.
  4. He is falsely accused before the vizier and asked to renounce his faith.
  5. He refuses, confesses his faith and is martyred in Constantinople on 24 April 1564.
  6. The Church honours his memory every 24 April.

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