New martyr · † 1918
Vladimir, Metropolitan of Kiev and Galicia
New Hieromartyr Vladimir, Metropolitan of Kiev and Galicia († 1918)
New Calendar January 25 Old Calendar February 7
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Vladimir, Metropolitan of Kiev and Galicia († 1918) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 25. 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 Vladimir as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Vladimir, Metropolitan of Kiev and Galicia, 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.