New martyr · 1943
Pelagia
New Martyr Pelagia († 1943)
New Calendar June 17 Old Calendar June 30
Why they are a saint
New Martyr Pelagia († 1943); are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 17. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pelagia as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pelagia, 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.