New martyr · † 1938
John, Constantine, Venerable Martyr Vladimir
New Hieromartyrs Priests John, Constantine, Venerable Martyr Vladimir († 1938)
New Calendar March 12 Old Calendar March 25
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests John, Constantine, Venerable Martyr Vladimir († 1938) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 12. 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 March 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy John, Constantine, Venerable Martyr Vladimir, 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.