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New martyr
Maria of Fourna
New Martyr Maria of Fourna, Mirabella in Crete
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
New Martyr Maria of Fourna, Mirabella in Crete is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 1. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave her life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Maria of Fourna as a patron when they bear the name Maria at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 1. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Maria of Fourna, 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.