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Saint · 1868
Royal Martyrs of Russia
Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia
New Calendar July 17 Old Calendar July 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Nicholas, the last Russian Tsar, was born in 1868. As a child, he was very religious, guileless and free from malice. Nicholas II was crowned as Tsar in 1894, following the death of his father Tsar Alexander. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Royal Martyrs of Russia as a patron when they bear the name Royal at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Royal Martyrs of Russia, 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.