New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church

The New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church refers to individuals who suffered persecution, imprisonment, or death during the Soviet regime, particularly from the 1917 Revolution to the 1990s. Many were Orthodox Christians who stood firm in their faith despite immense pressure to renounce it. "Martyrs" are those who died for their beliefs, while "Confessors" are those who endured hardships without succumbing. This group symbolizes courage and fidelity to faith in the face of oppression, and they are commemorated in the Russian Orthodox Church as embodying the struggle for religious freedom and integrity.