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Martyr
Elias
New Martyr Elias
New Calendar February 16 Old Calendar February 29
Why they are a saint
The Holy New Martyr Elias (Nikolayevich) was born in a Moscow village in the XIX century. He studied at the Moscow Theological Academy and married a devout woman named Eugenia. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Elias as a patron when they bear the name Elias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Elias, 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.