New martyr · † 1937
Alexander, Peter, Michael, John, Dimitriy, and Alexey
New Martyrs Priests Alexander, Peter, Michael, John, Dimitriy, and Alexey († 1937)
New Calendar August 7 Old Calendar August 20
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs Priests Alexander, Peter, Michael, John, Dimitriy, and Alexey († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 7. 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 August 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Alexander, Peter, Michael, John, Dimitriy, and Alexey, 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.