New martyr · 1938
Basil, Alexander, Basil, and Serge
New Hieromartyrs Priests Basil, Alexander, Basil, and Serge († 1938)
New Calendar June 18 Old Calendar July 1
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Basil, Alexander, Basil, and Serge († 1938); are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 18. 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 Basil as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Basil, Alexander, Basil, and Serge, 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.