New martyr · † 1937
Anthony, bishop of Belgorod and those with him
New Hieromartyrs Anthony, bishop of Belgorod and those with him: the Priests Mitrophan, Alexander, Michael, Matthew, Hippolytus, Nicholas, Basil, Nicholas, Maxim, Alexander, Paul, and Paul and the Martyrs Michael and Gregory († 1938)
New Calendar May 19 Old Calendar June 1
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Anthony, bishop of Belgorod and those with him: the Priests Mitrophan, Alexander, Michael, Matthew, Hippolytus, Nicholas, Basil, Nicholas, Maxim, Alexander, Paul, and Paul and the Martyrs Michael and Gregory († 1938) († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 19. 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 Anthony as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Anthony, bishop of Belgorod 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.