New martyr · † 1938
New Martyrs Alexander and Mstislava
New Hieromartyr Priest Alexander and Venerable Martyr Mstislava († 1938)
New Calendar February 25 Old Calendar March 9
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Priest Alexander and Venerable Martyr Mstislava († 1938) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 25. 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 Martyrs Alexander and Mstislava as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Martyrs Alexander and Mstislava, 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.