New martyr · † 1918
John and his children Nicholas and Peter
New Hieromartyr Priest John and his children Nicholas and Peter († 1918)
New Calendar April 26 Old Calendar May 9
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Priest John and his children Nicholas and Peter († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 26. 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 John as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy John and his children Nicholas and Peter, 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.