New Martyr 20th century
Hieromartyr Metrophanes Chang of Peking
Also known as Metrophanes Chang · Zhu Heng · the first Chinese Orthodox priest
The first Chinese Orthodox priest, ordained in 1882, who served the faithful of Peking and was martyred with his family during the Boxer Rising of 1900.
Feast Day
June 11
Come to them for
Missionary Work
Their life
The first Chinese Orthodox priest, ordained in 1882, who served the faithful of Peking and was martyred with his family during the Boxer Rising of 1900.
Notes
Commemorated with the Martyrs of China (Jun 11, OS-2754). Not St Metrophanes of Constantinople (Jun 4, OS-1279).
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints