Remembering the New Martyrs Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene of Lesbos

Today we remember the New Martyrs Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene of Lesbos, who were martyred by the Turks on Bright Tuesday in 1463. Their story was forgotten for centuries until their relics were discovered in the 20th century, and they began appearing to the faithful, revealing the details of their lives and martyrdom. Saint Raphael was a monk and priest who became igumen of a monastery on Lesbos. Along with the deacon Nicholas and the young Irene, they suffered torture and death during a Turkish raid. Their relics were found in the 1950s and 60s, leading to renewed veneration and many miracles attributed to their intercession.Support the show