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Saint
Nectarios of Constantinople
Nectarios, Arsakios, Sisinios and Philotheos Kokkinos, Patriarchs of Constantinople
New Calendar October 11 Old Calendar October 24
Why they are a saint
Nectarios, Arsakios, Sisinios and Philotheos Kokkinos, Patriarchs of Constantinople are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 11. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nectarios of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Nectarios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Nectarios of Constantinople, 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.