Equal-to-the-Apostles
Nahum of Ochrid
Saint Nahum of Ochrid, disciple of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Equal of the Apostles
New Calendar December 23 Old Calendar January 5
Why they are a saint
He was a disciple of Saints Cyril and Methodius (May 11), and traveled with them on their missionary journey to the Slavs. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nahum of Ochrid on December 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nahum of Ochrid as a patron when they bear the name Nahum at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 23. Those who share his calling as a missionary, teacher also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Nahum of Ochrid, 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.