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New martyr
Stamatios of Spetses
Stamatios, John, & Nicholas, New Martyrs of Spetses
New Calendar February 3 Old Calendar February 16
Why they are a saint
Stamatios, John, & Nicholas, New Martyrs of Spetses are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 3. 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 Stamatios of Spetses as a patron when they bear the name Stamatios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Stamatios of Spetses, 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.