New martyr · † 1938
Symeon, Andrew, Sergius and Peter
New Hieromartyrs Priests Symeon, Andrew, Sergius and Peter († 1938)
New Calendar February 8 Old Calendar February 21
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Symeon, Andrew, Sergius and Peter († 1938) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 8. 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 Symeon as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 8. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Symeon, Andrew, Sergius and Peter, 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.