New martyr · † 1918
Peter
New Hieromartyr Peter Skipetrov († 1918)
New Calendar January 19 Old Calendar February 1
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Peter Skipetrov († 1918) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 19. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Peter as a patron when they bear the name Peter at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Peter, 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.