New martyr · † 1938
Dimitry and Theodore
New Hieromartyrs Priests Dimitry and Theodore († 1938)
New Calendar December 22 Old Calendar January 4
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Dimitry and Theodore († 1938) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 22. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dimitry and Theodore as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dimitry and Theodore, 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.