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Saint · 249-251
Hadrian the New-Martyr
New Calendar April 17 Old Calendar April 30
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Adrian suffered during the time of the reign of the emperor Decius (249-251). The Orthodox Church commemorates Hadrian the New-Martyr on April 17.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hadrian the New-Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Hadrian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Hadrian the New-Martyr, 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.