Equal-to-the-Apostles
Nahum of Ochrid
Saint Nahum of Ochrid, disciple of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Equals of the Apostles
New Calendar June 20 Old Calendar July 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Naum of Ochrid, a Bulgarian by descent, was one of the disciples of the holy Equals of the Apostles Cyril and Methodius (May 11), and he accompanied Saint Clement of Ochrid (July 27) when he preached the Gospel in Bulgaria. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nahum of Ochrid on June 20.
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 June 20. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
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.