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Martyr · 1694
Romanus the Martyr
Venerable Romanus the Martyr
New Calendar January 5 Old Calendar January 18
Why they are a saint
New Martyr Romanus of Karpenisi was born in Karpenisi in central Greece. He was a monk on Mount Athos for a time, and suffered for Christ at Constantinople, beheaded by the Turks in the year 1694. His relics were taken by ship to England. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Romanus the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Romanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Romanus the Martyr, 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.