Saint
Nectarius the Obedient of the Kiev Near Caves
Venerable Nectarius the Obedient, of the Kiev Caves (12th C)
New Calendar November 29 Old Calendar December 12
Why they are a saint
The Venerable Nektarios struggled in the Kiev Caves Monastery during the XII century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nectarius the Obedient of the Kiev Near Caves on November 29.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nectarius the Obedient of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name Nectarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 29. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nectarius the Obedient of the Kiev Near Caves, 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.