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Saint
Nectarius of Bitel
Saint Nectarius of Bitel
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Nectarius of Bitel was born in the small town of Bitel (or Butili) in Bulgaria. In the world he was named Nicholas. Before a Turkish invasion his mother had a vision: the Most Holy Virgin Herself appeared and told her to flee and go into hiding with her husband and children.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nectarius of Bitel as a patron when they bear the name Nectarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15. Bulgarian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Nectarius of Bitel, 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.