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Saint
Nektarios the Bulgarian
New Calendar December 5 Old Calendar December 18
Why they are a saint
Nektarios the Bulgarian is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 5. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nektarios the Bulgarian as a patron when they bear the name Nektarios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 5. Bulgarian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Nektarios the Bulgarian, 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.