Saint · 1853
Nectarius of Optina
Venerable Nectarius of Optina († 1928)
New Calendar April 29 Old Calendar May 12
Why they are a saint
Saint Nectarius was born in the city of Elets in the Orel province in 1853, the son of Basil and Elena Tikhonov. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nectarius of Optina on April 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nectarius of Optina as a patron when they bear the name Nectarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 29. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nectarius of Optina, 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.