Michael Paknanas
Greek gardener and martyr
About Michael Paknanas
Lived 1753 – 1771 (aged 17–18). Michael Paknanas was a Turkish gardener.
Michael Baknanas, Michail Baknanas (; 1753 – July 9, 1771), was a Greek gardener and martyr. He was canonized as St Michael, the new martyr.
Biography He was born in Thission, Athens. 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.
Legacy A street (Baknana Street) and a nearby tram stop in Neos Kosmos in Athens were later named after him. His feast day is held on June 30.
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Who was Michael Paknanas?
Greek gardener and martyr
When was Michael Paknanas born?
Michael Paknanas was born in 1753 in Athens.
When did Michael Paknanas die?
Michael Paknanas died on 9 July 1771 in Athens.
What was Michael Paknanas's occupation?
Michael Paknanas was a gardener.
What nationality was Michael Paknanas?
Michael Paknanas was Turkish.
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