New martyr · † 1918
Nicholas, Basil and Martyr Paul
New Hieromartyrs Priests Nicholas, Basil and Martyr Paul († 1918)
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Nicholas, Basil and Martyr Paul († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 10. 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 June 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas, Basil and Martyr Paul, 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.