New martyr · † 1930
John, Bishop of Rylsk and Priest John
New Hieromartyrs John, Bishop of Rylsk and Priest John (1938)
New Calendar February 26 Old Calendar March 10
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs John, Bishop of Rylsk and Priest John (1938) († 1930) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 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 February 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy John, Bishop of Rylsk and Priest John, 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.