New martyr · † 1918
MP: New
MP: New Hieromartyr Priest Averky and Martyr Nikandr († 1918)
New Calendar June 17 Old Calendar June 30
Why they are a saint
MP: New Hieromartyr Priest Averky and Martyr Nikandr († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 17. 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 MP: New as a patron when they bear the name MP: at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy MP: 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.