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Manuel and John the New Martyrs
New Calendar August 16 Old Calendar August 29
Why they are a saint
Manuel and John the New Martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 16. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Manuel and John the New Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Manuel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Manuel and John the New Martyrs, 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.