New martyr · † 1919
John and Venerable Martyrs Mardarius and Theophanes
New Hieromartyr Priest John and Venerable Martyrs Mardarius and Theophanes († 1938)
New Calendar March 5 Old Calendar March 18
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Priest John and Venerable Martyrs Mardarius and Theophanes († 1938) († 1919) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 5. 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 and Venerable Martyrs Mardarius and Theophanes as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy John and Venerable Martyrs Mardarius and Theophanes, 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.