20th century
Feast: April 25
Twentieth-century Russian Orthodox priest martyred during Soviet persecution for his faithful ministry.
Mikhail Markov was a Russian Orthodox priest who served during the Soviet era (1885-1938). Despite increasing persecution under Stalin regime, he continued his priestly duties. He was arrested for conducting religious services and maintaining church activities. After imprisonment and torture, he was executed for his faith. Venerated as a New Martyr of Russia.