New martyr · † 1937
Porfiri, bishop of Simferopol and those with him
New Hieromartyr Porfiri, bishop of Simferopol and those with him († 1937)
New Calendar November 19 Old Calendar December 2
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Porfiri, bishop of Simferopol and those with him († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 19. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Porfiri as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Porfiri, bishop of Simferopol and those with him, 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.