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Hieromartyr
Constantine the Russian of Lavra on Mount Athos
Hieromartyr Constantine the Russian of Lavra on Mount Athos
New Calendar December 26 Old Calendar January 8
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Constantine the Russian of Lavra on Mount Athos for a confession sealed by death. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Constantine the Russian of Lavra on Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Constantine at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Constantine the Russian of Lavra on Mount Athos, 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.