Martyr
Habakkuk
New Martyr Habakkuk
New Calendar August 6 Old Calendar August 19
Why they are a saint
The name of the New Martyr Habakkuk (Abbakoum) is not mentioned in the Synaxaristes of New Martyrs nor in the printed Synaxaristes, since no record of his martyrdom has survived. The Orthodox Church commemorates Habakkuk on August 6.
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 August 6. 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.