New martyr
Christos the New Martyr of Prevezis
New Calendar August 5 Old Calendar August 18
Why they are a saint
Christos the New Martyr of Prevezis is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 5. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Christos the New Martyr of Prevezis as a patron when they bear the name Christos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Christos the New Martyr of Prevezis, 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.