Saint
Nativity of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
New Calendar July 29 Old Calendar August 11
Why they are a saint
On July 29, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Bishop of Myra in Lycia, who is one of the most revered saints in Russia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nativity of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker on July 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nativity of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Nativity at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 29. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Nativity of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, 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.