New martyr · † 1934
John, Archbishop of Riga
New Hieromartyr John, Archbishop of Riga († 1934)
New Calendar September 29 Old Calendar October 12
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr John, Archbishop of Riga († 1934) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 29. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
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 September 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy John, Archbishop of Riga, 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.