New martyr · 1938
Demetrius, Venerable Martyr Natalia
New Hieromartyr Priest Demetrius, Venerable Martyr Natalia (1938)
New Calendar March 18 Old Calendar March 31
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Priest Demetrius, Venerable Martyr Natalia (1938) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 18. 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 Demetrius as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Demetrius, Venerable Martyr Natalia, 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.