Saint · 1868
Royal Passionbearers Tsar Nicholas
Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia: Tsar Nicholas II, Tsaritsa Alexandra, Crown Prince Alexei, and Grand duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia, and those martyred with them (1918).
New Calendar July 17 Old Calendar July 30
Why they are a saint
Tsar Nicholas II was the son of Alexander III, who had reposed in the arms of St John of Kronstadt. The Orthodox Church commemorates Royal Passionbearers Tsar Nicholas on July 17.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Royal Passionbearers Tsar Nicholas 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, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Royal Passionbearers Tsar Nicholas, 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.