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New martyr
Nicholas of Pentapolis and John of Aepyra
New Martyrs Nicholas of Pentapolis and John of Aepyra
New Calendar September 23 Old Calendar October 6
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs Nicholas of Pentapolis and John of Aepyra are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 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 of Pentapolis and John of Aepyra as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas of Pentapolis and John of Aepyra, 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.