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Saint · 1823
Ioannikios
Saint Ioannikios, Father Confessor of the Dormition Holy Mountain Hermitage
New Calendar February 10 Old Calendar February 23
Why they are a saint
Hieromonk Ioanikkios (in the world Trophimos N. Averkiev) was born in 1823 and was named Trophimos in Holy Baptism. His parents were Government-owned peasants in Orlov Province, and they had a large family. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ioannikios as a patron when they bear the name Ioannikios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 10. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Ioannikios, 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.