New martyr · † 1920
Eugene and John
New Hieromartyrs Priest Eugene († 1937) and John († 1942)
New Calendar October 16 Old Calendar October 29
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priest Eugene († 1937) and John († 1942) († 1920) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 16. 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 Eugene and John as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eugene and John, 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.