New martyr
Habakkuk
New Martyr Habakkuk
New Calendar December 2 Old Calendar December 15
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Habakkuk for a confession sealed by death. The Book of Habakkuk is kept among the twelve minor prophets. New martyrs are honored for a later-century confession of Christ unto death. His feast keeps a witness sealed under later persecution.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Habakkuk as a patron when they bear the name Habakkuk at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Habakkuk, 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.