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New martyr · 1774
Anastasios the New Martyr of Bulgaria
New Calendar August 29 Old Calendar September 11
Why they are a saint
The New Martyr Anastasius, a Bulgarian, was born in 1774 in the Strumnitsk diocese, in the village of Radovicha. The Orthodox Church commemorates Anastasios the New Martyr of Bulgaria on August 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anastasios the New Martyr of Bulgaria as a patron when they bear the name Anastasios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Anastasios the New Martyr of Bulgaria, 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.