New martyr · 1918
Michael, John, Victor, John, Sergius, Andrew
New Hieromartyrs Priests Michael, John, Victor, John, Sergius, Andrew, Venerable Martyrs Sergius and Antipas, Venerable Martyr Parasceva, Martyrs Stephen and Nicholas, Martyrs Elizabeth, Irene, and Barbara (1938)
New Calendar February 22 Old Calendar March 6
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Michael, John, Victor, John, Sergius, Andrew, Venerable Martyrs Sergius and Antipas, Venerable Martyr Parasceva, Martyrs Stephen and Nicholas, Martyrs Elizabeth, Irene, and Barbara (1938) (1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 22. 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 February 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Michael, John, Victor, John, Sergius, Andrew, 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.