New martyr · † 1937
Herman, Bishop of Alatyr and those with him
New Hieromartyr Herman, Bishop of Alatyr and those with him († 1937)
New Calendar October 20 Old Calendar November 2
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Herman, Bishop of Alatyr and those with him († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 20. 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 Herman as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Herman, Bishop of Alatyr and those with him, 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.