Feast Day: July 13

Alexander Schmorell was a Russian Orthodox Christian who grew up during Hitler’s regime in Germany. He was a part of the anti-Nazi movement called “The White Rose”. Alexander and his friends used a duplicator machine to print pamphlets encouraging Germans to resist their government. He was executed on July 13th, 1943.

Troparion (Tone 4)

Today a light adorns our glorious city,
having within it your holy relics, O Holy Martyr Alexander;
for which sake pray to Christ God,
that He deliver us from all tribulations,
for gathered together in love we celebrate your radiant memory,
imitating your bravery,
standing against the godless powers and enemies.

Kontakion (Tone 4)

From your mother you did inherit the love of Christ,
and through the love of your care-giver you were nourished in the fear of God, O all-glorious one,
to Whom you did give thyself, O all-honorable Alexander,
and you diligently pray with the angels.
Entreat on behalf of all who honor your memory a forgiveness of their sins.