Saint · 312
Church New Year
New Calendar September 1 Old Calendar September 14
Why they are a saint
The first day of the Church New Year is also called the beginning of the Indiction. The term Indiction comes from a Latin word meaning, “to impose.” It was originally applied to the imposition of taxes in Egypt.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Church New Year as a patron when they bear the name Church at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 1.
Prayer
O holy Church New Year, 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.