New martyr · † 1919
Eudoxia, Daria, Daria, and Maria
New Martyrs Eudoxia, Daria, Daria, and Maria († 1919)
New Calendar August 5 Old Calendar August 18
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs Eudoxia, Daria, Daria, and Maria († 1919) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 5. 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 Eudoxia as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eudoxia, Daria, Daria, and Maria, 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.