Holy New-Martyr Christo

Life

Christo was an Albanian Christian, settled in Constantinople, a gardener by occupation. While selling his vegetables he offended a certain Turk, who slandered him before the court, claiming that he had promised to become a Muslim but then denied it. After interrogation he was chained and thrown into prison. In prison someone offered him food, which Christo refused, saying: "Better that I appear hungry before my Christ." Then he drew out a bundle of money that he had under his belt and gave it to one of the prisoners, with the request that for this several memorial liturgies be served for him. He was beheaded by the Turks in 1748 and glorified forever in the kingdom of Christ God.