New martyr · † 1938
Nikita, Bishop of Belevsk
New Hieromartyr Nikita, Bishop of Belevsk († 1938)
New Calendar December 21 Old Calendar January 3
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Nikita, Bishop of Belevsk († 1938) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 21. 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 Nikita as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nikita, Bishop of Belevsk, 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.