Hieromartyr
Alexei (Medvedkov)
Priestmartyr Alexei (Medvedkov)
New Calendar July 20 Old Calendar August 2
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Alexei (Medvedkov) for a confession sealed by death. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alexei (Medvedkov) as a patron when they bear the name Alexei at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Alexei (Medvedkov), 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.