New martyr · † 1918
Barsonuphius, bishop of Kirillovo and those with him
New Hieromartyr Barsonuphius, bishop of Kirillovo and those with him († 1918)
New Calendar September 2 Old Calendar September 15
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Barsonuphius, bishop of Kirillovo and those with him († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 2. 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 Barsonuphius as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Barsonuphius, bishop of Kirillovo 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.