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New martyr · 249-251
New Martyrs Mark and John
New Martyr Raiko (John) of Bulgaria († 1802)
New Calendar May 14 Old Calendar May 27
Why they are a saint
Saint Isidore lived during the reign of Emperor Decius (249-251) and came from Alexandria in Egypt. The Orthodox Church commemorates New Martyrs Mark and John on May 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take New Martyrs Mark and John as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 14. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Martyrs Mark 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.