New Martyr John-Raiko of Shumena, Bulgaria (1802)
Commemorated May 14
The Holy Martyr John the Bulgarian was martyred by the Turks as a Christian in the year 1802.
Troparion
Thy martyr, O Lord, John-Raiko, through his suffering, an incorruptible crown did obtain from Thee, our God; for, rejoicing in Thy strength, he laid low his tormentors and did beat off impotent affronts of the demons also; at his intercessions save our souls.
Kontakion
Thou hast appeared as a bright star, uninviting for the world, but a sun announcing Christ with thy rays, O martyr John-Raiko; all the enchantment hast thou extinguished and grantest unto us light, supplicating incessantly for us all.
Source: Crkveni Kalendar
