New martyr · † 1930
New Hieromartyrs Peter and Valerian
New Hieromartyrs Priests Peter and Valerian († 1930)
New Calendar February 10 Old Calendar February 23
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Peter and Valerian († 1930) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 10. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take New Hieromartyrs Peter and Valerian as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Hieromartyrs Peter and Valerian, 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.