Hieromartyr
Platon the Newmartyr of Banjaluka
Hieromartyr Platon the Newmartyr of Banjaluka
New Calendar July 4 Old Calendar July 17
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Platon the Newmartyr of Banjaluka for a confession sealed by death. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Platon the Newmartyr of Banjaluka as a patron when they bear the name Platon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Platon the Newmartyr of Banjaluka, 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.