St. Lydia the New Martyr of Russia (+20 C.)

Commemorated July 20th

St. Lydia was the daughter of a priest. She separated from her father and followed those who opposed the renovationists church of the Soviets. She was arrested and tortured. When she was about to be raped, she was defended by two guards who martyred with her and are commemorated with her. They are Cyril and Alexis.

More information about St. Lydia the New Martyr can be found here and here.