New martyr
New Martyrs Raphael
New Martyrs Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene of Lesbos
New Calendar April 9 Old Calendar April 22
Why they are a saint
Newly-Appeared Martyrs of Lesbos, Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene were martyred by the Turks on Bright Tuesday (April 9, 1463) ten years after the Fall of Constantinople. The Orthodox Church commemorates New Martyrs Raphael on April 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take New Martyrs Raphael as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Martyrs Raphael, 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.