New martyr · † 1938
Alexis, Nicholas, Michael and Martyr Sergius
New Hieromartyrs Priests Alexis, Nicholas, Michael and Martyr Sergius († 1938)
New Calendar February 23 Old Calendar March 7
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Alexis, Nicholas, Michael and Martyr Sergius († 1938) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 23. 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 Alexis as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Alexis, Nicholas, Michael and Martyr Sergius, 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.