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New martyr · 1921–1953
New Martyrs of Georgia
New Martyrs of Georgia (Soviet Era)
New Calendar November 7 Old Calendar November 20
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs of Georgia (Soviet Era) (1921–1953) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 7. 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 of Georgia as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Martyrs of Georgia, 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.