New martyr · † 1937
Dmitry, archbishop of Mozhaisk and those with him
New Hieromartyr Dmitry, archbishop of Mozhaisk and those with him († 1937)
New Calendar October 8 Old Calendar October 21
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Dmitry, archbishop of Mozhaisk and those with him († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 8. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dmitry as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 8. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dmitry, archbishop of Mozhaisk and those with him, 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.