Saint · 1050
Nestor the Chronicler of the Kiev Caves
Venerable Nestor the Chronicler of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar October 27 Old Calendar November 9
Why they are a saint
Saint Nestor the Chronicler, of the Kiev Caves, Near Caves was born at Kiev in 1050. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nestor the Chronicler of the Kiev Caves on October 27.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nestor the Chronicler of the Kiev Caves as a patron when they bear the name Nestor at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nestor the Chronicler of the Kiev 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.