Martyr · 1761
Juvenal of Alaska
Martyr Juvenal of Alaska
New Calendar September 24 Old Calendar October 7
Why they are a saint
Saint Juvenal, the Protomartyr of America, was born in 1761 in Nerchinsk, Siberia. His secular name was John Feodorovich Hovorukhin, and he was trained as a mining engineer. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Juvenal of Alaska as a patron when they bear the name Juvenal at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Juvenal of Alaska, 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.