New martyr · † 1918
John and Nicholas, Presbyters
New Martyrs John and Nicholas, Presbyters († 1918)
New Calendar December 23 Old Calendar January 5
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs John and Nicholas, Presbyters († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 23. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John and Nicholas as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy John and Nicholas, Presbyters, 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.