New martyr
New Martyrs Manuel and John
New Martyrs John, bishop of Velikaya Russa and Alexey, archbishop of Omsk († 1937)
New Calendar August 22 Old Calendar September 4
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs John, bishop of Velikaya Russa and Alexey, archbishop of Omsk († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 22. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take New Martyrs Manuel and John as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Martyrs Manuel and John, 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.