New martyr · † 1918
Nicholas and Basil
New Martyrs Priests Nicholas and Basil († 1918)
New Calendar June 25 Old Calendar July 8
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs Priests Nicholas and Basil († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 25. 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 Nicholas and Basil as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas and Basil, 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.