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New martyr
Sabbas and Nicholas of Constantinople
New Martyrs Sabbas and Nicholas of Constantinople
New Calendar November 12 Old Calendar November 25
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs Sabbas and Nicholas of Constantinople are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 12. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sabbas and Nicholas of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sabbas and Nicholas of Constantinople, 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.