New martyr · † 1918
Peter and Prochorus
New Martyrs Peter and Prochorus († 1918)
New Calendar April 11 Old Calendar April 24
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs Peter and Prochorus († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 11. 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 Peter and Prochorus as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 11. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Peter and Prochorus, 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.