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New martyr · † 1682
Akhmed of Constantinople
New Martyr Akhmed of Constantinople († 1682)
New Calendar December 24 Old Calendar January 6
Why they are a saint
New Martyr Akhmed of Constantinople († 1682) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 24. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Akhmed of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Akhmed of Constantinople, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.