New martyr · † 1938
Basil, Peter, John, Benjamin, and Michael, Venerable Martyrs Anthony, Anna
New Hieromartyrs Priests Basil, Peter, John, Benjamin, and Michael, Venerable Martyrs Anthony, Anna, Daria, Eudokia, Alexandra, Matrona, Martyrs Basil and Hope († 1938)
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Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Basil, Peter, John, Benjamin, and Michael, Venerable Martyrs Anthony, Anna, Daria, Eudokia, Alexandra, Matrona, Martyrs Basil and Hope († 1938) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 1. 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 March 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Basil, Peter, John, Benjamin, and Michael, Venerable Martyrs Anthony, Anna, pray to God for us.
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