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New martyr
Zacharias the New Martyr of Patra
New Calendar January 20 Old Calendar February 2
Why they are a saint
The Holy New Martyr Zachariah was from the Peloponnesos in Greece. He renounced Christ to become a Moslem, then went to ancient Patras and worked there as a furrier. He had a book, The Salvation of Sinners, which he often read. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zacharias the New Martyr of Patra as a patron when they bear the name Zacharias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Zacharias the New Martyr of Patra, 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.