New martyr · † 1931
Basil, Stephen, Venerable Martyrs Elias, Anastasia, Barbara, Martyr Alexis
New Hieromartyr Priest Basil, Stephen, Venerable Martyrs Elias, Anastasia, Barbara, Martyr Alexis († 1938)
New Calendar March 23 Old Calendar April 5
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Priest Basil, Stephen, Venerable Martyrs Elias, Anastasia, Barbara, Martyr Alexis († 1938) († 1931) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 23. 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 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Basil, Stephen, Venerable Martyrs Elias, Anastasia, Barbara, Martyr Alexis, pray to God for us.
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