New martyr · † 1937
Nikita, bishop of Orekhovo-Zuevo, and those with him
New Hieromartyr Nikita, bishop of Orekhovo-Zuevo, and those with him († 1937)
New Calendar November 6 Old Calendar November 19
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Nikita, bishop of Orekhovo-Zuevo, and those with him († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 6. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
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 November 6. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nikita, bishop of Orekhovo-Zuevo, and those with him, 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.