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New martyr · 1808
Dioscorus and Argirus
New Martyrs Dioscorus and Argirus (1808)
New Calendar May 11 Old Calendar May 24
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs Dioscorus and Argirus (1808) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 11. 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 Dioscorus and Argirus as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 11. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dioscorus and Argirus, 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.