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Saint
Naoum the Illuminator of The Bulgarians
New Calendar December 23 Old Calendar January 5
Why they are a saint
Naoum the Illuminator of The Bulgarians is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 23. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Naoum the Illuminator of The Bulgarians as a patron when they bear the name Naoum at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 23.
Prayer
O holy Naoum the Illuminator of The Bulgarians, 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.