Saint · 1942
Philaret
New Venerable Martyr Philaret (1942)
New Calendar February 22 Old Calendar March 6
Why they are a saint
New Venerable Martyr Philaret (1942) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 22. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Philaret as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Philaret, 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.