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Saint
Nestor of Dečani
New Calendar November 24 Old Calendar December 7
Why they are a saint
Nestor of Dečani is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 24. 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 Nestor of Dečani as a patron when they bear the name Nestor at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 24. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Nestor of Dečani, 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.