Hieromartyr
Nicholas (Dmitrov) of Tver
New Hieromartyr Nicholas (Dmitrov) of Tver
New Calendar February 23 Old Calendar March 8
Why they are a saint
The calendar keeps Nicholas (Dmitrov) of Tver among those who died for Christ. Nicholas is a male name, the Anglophone version of an ancient Greek name in use since antiquity, and cognate with the modern Greek Νικόλαος, Nikolaos. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nicholas (Dmitrov) of Tver as a patron when they bear the name Nicholas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas (Dmitrov) of Tver, 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.