Hieromartyr
Branko (Dobrosavljevic) the Newmartyr
Hieromartyr Branko (Dobrosavljevic) the Newmartyr
New Calendar April 24 Old Calendar May 7
Why they are a saint
The calendar keeps Branko (Dobrosavljevic) the Newmartyr among those who died for Christ. Branko is a South Slavic masculine given name found in all of the former Yugoslavia. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Branko (Dobrosavljevic) the Newmartyr as a patron when they bear the name Branko at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Branko (Dobrosavljevic) the Newmartyr, 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.