New martyr · 1921
Seraphim and Theognostus
New Martyrs Seraphim and Theognostus (1921)
New Calendar July 29 Old Calendar August 11
Why they are a saint
New Martyrs Seraphim and Theognostus (1921) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 29. 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 Seraphim and Theognostus as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Seraphim and Theognostus, 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.