New martyr · † 1919
Paul Voinarsky and with him Paul and Alexis
New Hieromartyr Paul Voinarsky and with him Paul and Alexis († 1919)
New Calendar March 29 Old Calendar April 11
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Paul Voinarsky and with him Paul and Alexis († 1919) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 29. 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 Voinarsky and as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Paul Voinarsky and with him Paul and Alexis, 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.