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New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia
New Calendar January 28 Old Calendar February 10
Why they are a saint
On the Sunday closest to January 25, the Church commemorates the Synaxis of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, remembering all those Orthodox Christians who suffered for Christ at the hands of the godless Soviets during the years of persecution. The Orthodox Church commemorates New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia on January 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, 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.