New martyr · † 1930
Nicholas Prozorov
New Hieromartyr Nicholas Prozorov († 1930)
New Calendar August 4 Old Calendar August 17
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Nicholas Prozorov († 1930) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 4. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nicholas Prozorov as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas Prozorov, 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.