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Saint
Nectarius of Bitolya and Mount Athos
Venerable Nectarius of Bulgaria and his teacher, Philotheus of Mt Athos (14th C)
New Calendar December 5 Old Calendar December 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Nectarius of Mount Athos was raised by his father, who became a monk at the monastery of the holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian in Bitolya (Bulgaria). The Orthodox Church commemorates Nectarius of Bitolya and Mount Athos on December 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nectarius of Bitolya and Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Nectarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nectarius of Bitolya and Mount Athos, 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.