New martyr · † 1919
Tikhon, Archbishop of Voronezh and 160 priests killed with him
New Hieromartyr Tikhon, Archbishop of Voronezh and 160 priests killed with him († 1919)
New Calendar December 27 Old Calendar January 9
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Tikhon, Archbishop of Voronezh and 160 priests killed with him († 1919) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 27. 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 Tikhon as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 27. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Tikhon, Archbishop of Voronezh and 160 priests killed with him, 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.