New martyr · † 1919
New Hieromartyrs Basil and Gabriel
New Hieromartyr Sylvester, Archbishop of Omsk († 1920)
New Calendar February 13 Old Calendar February 26
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Sylvester, Archbishop of Omsk († 1920) († 1919) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 13. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take New Hieromartyrs Basil and Gabriel as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Hieromartyrs Basil and Gabriel, 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.