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Nicholas & John the New Martyrs
New Calendar December 23 Old Calendar January 5
Why they are a saint
Nicholas & John the New Martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 23. 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 & John the New Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Nicholas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas & John the New Martyrs, 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.