Hieromartyr
Hieromartyrs Nicander of Myra
Hieromartyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra, and Hermas, the Presbyter
New Calendar November 4 Old Calendar November 17
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Hieromartyrs Nicander of Myra as Bishop of Myra. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hieromartyrs Nicander of Myra as a patron when they bear the name Hieromartyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Hieromartyrs Nicander of Myra, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.