New martyr · † 1919
Mitrophan, Archbishop of Astrakhan, Leonty, Bishop of Yenotayevsk
New Hieromartyrs Mitrophan, Archbishop of Astrakhan, Leonty, Bishop of Yenotayevsk, and those with them († 1919)
New Calendar June 23 Old Calendar July 6
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Mitrophan, Archbishop of Astrakhan, Leonty, Bishop of Yenotayevsk, and those with them († 1919) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 23. 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 Mitrophan as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Mitrophan, Archbishop of Astrakhan, Leonty, Bishop of Yenotayevsk, 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.