New martyr · † 1918
Nicholas and Victor
New Hieromartyrs Priests Nicholas and Victor († 1918)
New Calendar September 11 Old Calendar September 24
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Nicholas and Victor († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 11. 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 Victor as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 11. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas and Victor, 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.