New martyr · † 1938
Michael, Alexis, Demetrius, Sergius, Sergius and Deacon Nicholas
New Hieromartyrs Priests Michael, Alexis, Demetrius, Sergius, Sergius and Deacon Nicholas, Venerable Martyrs Ioasaph, Natalia and Alexandra († 1938)
New Calendar March 9 Old Calendar March 22
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Michael, Alexis, Demetrius, Sergius, Sergius and Deacon Nicholas, Venerable Martyrs Ioasaph, Natalia and Alexandra († 1938) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 9. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Michael as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Michael, Alexis, Demetrius, Sergius, Sergius and Deacon Nicholas, 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.