New martyr · 1795
Chrisa (Zlata) of Bulgaria
New Martyr Chrisa (Zlata) of Bulgaria
New Calendar October 13 Old Calendar October 26
Why they are a saint
Born in the village of Slatina, Bulgaria, for reasons of chastity and unwillingness to accept Islam the Turks chopped her up into small pieces in 1795. The Orthodox Church commemorates New Martyr on October 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Chrisa (Zlata) of Bulgaria as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Chrisa (Zlata) of Bulgaria, 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.