Saint · † 1932
Paul and Nicholas
New Hieromartyrs Priests Paul and Nicholas († 1938)
New Calendar June 21 Old Calendar July 4
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Paul and Nicholas († 1938); († 1932) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 21. Venerated as hieromartyrs, clergy who were put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paul and Nicholas as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Paul and Nicholas, 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.