New martyr · † 1918
Sergius and 11 monks of Zilantiev Monastery
New Hieromartyr Archimandrite Sergius and 11 monks of Zilantiev Monastery († 1918)
New Calendar August 28 Old Calendar September 10
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Archimandrite Sergius and 11 monks of Zilantiev Monastery († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 28. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sergius and 11 monks of Zilantiev Monastery as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sergius and 11 monks of Zilantiev Monastery, 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.