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Saint · † 1552
Stephen and Peter of Kazan
Holy Martyrs Stephen and Peter of Kazan († 1552)
New Calendar March 24 Old Calendar April 6
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Stephen and Peter of Kazan († 1552) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 24. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Stephen and Peter of Kazan as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Stephen and Peter of Kazan, 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.