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New martyr
Peter the New Martyr of the Peloponnesos
New Calendar January 1 Old Calendar January 14
Why they are a saint
Peter the New Martyr of the Peloponnesos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 1. 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 the New Martyr of the Peloponnesos as a patron when they bear the name Peter at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Peter the New Martyr of the Peloponnesos, 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.