Martyr
Archpriest Vasily Martysz
New Martyr Archpriest Vasily Martysz
New Calendar May 4 Old Calendar May 17
Why they are a saint
The holy New Martyr Archpriest Vasily Martysz was born on February 20, 1874 in Tertyn, in the Hrubieszow region of southeastern Poland. The Orthodox Church commemorates Archpriest Vasily Martysz on May 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Archpriest Vasily Martysz as a patron when they bear the name Archpriest at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Archpriest Vasily Martysz, 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.