New martyr · † 1930
Alexander, Daniel, and Gregory
Holy New Hieromartyrs Priests Alexander, Daniel, and Gregory († 1930)
New Calendar February 21 Old Calendar March 5
Why they are a saint
Holy New Hieromartyrs Priests Alexander, Daniel, and Gregory († 1930) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 21. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alexander as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Alexander, Daniel, and Gregory, 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.