New martyr · † 1937
Nicholas, Archbishop of Vladimir, and those with him
New Hieromartyr Nicholas, Archbishop of Vladimir, and those with him († 1937)
New Calendar November 27 Old Calendar December 10
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Nicholas, Archbishop of Vladimir, and those with him († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 27. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nicholas as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 27. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas, Archbishop of Vladimir, and those with him, 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.