Martyr · 715
Monastic Martyr and Confessor Stephen the New
Monastic Martyrs and Confessors Auxentius, Basil, Gregory, another Gregory, John, Andrew, Peter and many others
New Calendar November 28 Old Calendar December 11
Why they are a saint
The Monk Martyr and Confessor Stephen the New was born in 715 at Constantinople into a pious Christian family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr and Confessor Stephen the New on November 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr and Confessor Stephen the New as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr and Confessor Stephen the New, 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.