New martyr · † 1918
Archbishop Andronicus of Perm, Priests Alexander, Alexis, Alexander, Valentine
New Hieromartyrs Archbishop Andronicus of Perm, Priests Alexander, Alexis, Alexander, Valentine, Benjamin, Victor, Alexander, Paul, Vladimir, Ignatius, Michael, Nicholas, Paul, Alexander, Nicholas, Deacon Gregory and Martyrs Athanasius and Alexander († 1918)
New Calendar June 7 Old Calendar June 20
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Archbishop Andronicus of Perm, Priests Alexander, Alexis, Alexander, Valentine, Benjamin, Victor, Alexander, Paul, Vladimir, Ignatius, Michael, Nicholas, Paul, Alexander, Nicholas, Deacon Gregory and Martyrs Athanasius and Alexander († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 7. 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 Archbishop Andronicus of Perm as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Archbishop Andronicus of Perm, Priests Alexander, Alexis, Alexander, Valentine, 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.