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New martyr
Nikephoros the New Martyr of Crete
New Calendar January 11 Old Calendar January 24
Why they are a saint
Nikephoros the New Martyr of Crete is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 11. 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 Nikephoros the New Martyr of Crete as a patron when they bear the name Nikephoros at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 11. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nikephoros the New Martyr of Crete, 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.