New martyr
New Martyrs Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and the Novice Barbara
Holy New Martyrs Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and the Novice Barbara
New Calendar July 18 Old Calendar July 31
Why they are a saint
Holy New Martyrs Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and the Novice Barbara are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 18. 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 Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and the Novice Barbara as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 18. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Martyrs Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and the Novice Barbara, 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.