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Hierarch · 286-310
New Bishop Martyrs Gerasimus of Crete
The Holy New Bishop Martyrs Gerasimus of Crete, Neophytos of Knossos, Joachim of Cherronisos, Hierotheos of Lampi, Zachariah of Sitia, Joachim of Petra, Gerasimos of Rethymno, Kallinikos of Kydonia, Melchizedek of Kissamos, Kallinikos of Diopolos, and those Martyred with them
New Calendar June 23 Old Calendar July 6
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Eustochius, Gaius, Probus, Lollia and Urban suffered for Christ during the time of a persecution under the emperor Maximian (286-310). The Orthodox Church commemorates New Bishop Martyrs Gerasimus of Crete on June 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take New Bishop Martyrs Gerasimus of Crete 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 New Bishop Martyrs Gerasimus of Crete, pray to God for us.
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