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Hierarch
Martyrius of Novgorod
Saint Martyrius, Archbishop of Novgorod
New Calendar August 24 Old Calendar September 6
Why they are a saint
Martyrius of Novgorod, Archbishop of Novgorod, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martyrius of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Martyrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martyrius of Novgorod, 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.