New martyr · † 1922
Paul and John, and Martyrs Peter, Nicholas, Auxentius, Sergius, and Anastasia
New Hieromartyrs Priests Paul and John, and Martyrs Peter, Nicholas, Auxentius, Sergius, and Anastasia († 1922)
New Calendar April 27 Old Calendar May 10
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Paul and John, and Martyrs Peter, Nicholas, Auxentius, Sergius, and Anastasia († 1922) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 27. 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 Paul and John as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 27. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Paul and John, and Martyrs Peter, Nicholas, Auxentius, Sergius, and Anastasia, 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.