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New martyr
John the New Martyr of Sfakion
John the New Martyr of Sfakion, Crete
New Calendar September 15 Old Calendar September 28
Why they are a saint
The New Martyr John was from Crete, and worked as a farmer at New Ephesus (Kusantasi) in Asia Minor. The Orthodox Church commemorates John the New Martyr of Sfakion on September 15.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John the New Martyr of Sfakion as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy John the New Martyr of Sfakion, 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.