New martyr · † 1937
Amphilochiy, Bishop of Krasnoyarsk and those with him
New Hieromartyr Amphilochiy, Bishop of Krasnoyarsk and those with him († 1937)
New Calendar September 18 Old Calendar October 1
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Amphilochiy, Bishop of Krasnoyarsk and those with him († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 18. 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 Amphilochiy as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Amphilochiy, Bishop of Krasnoyarsk and those with him, 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.