New martyr · † 1919
HM Andrew and comp.
New Hieromartyr Andrew the Presbyter and those with him: Martyrs Lydia, Domnica, Maria and two of his daughters († 1919)
New Calendar January 6 Old Calendar January 19
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Andrew the Presbyter and those with him: Martyrs Lydia, Domnica, Maria and two of his daughters († 1919) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 6. 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 HM Andrew and comp. as a patron when they bear the name HM at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 6. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy HM Andrew and comp., 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.