Saint
Nicanor
Saint Nicanor, Wonderworker of Mount Calistratus
New Calendar August 7 Old Calendar August 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Nicanor, Wonderworker of Mount Calistratus is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 7. 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 Nicanor as a patron when they bear the name Nicanor at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 7.
Prayer
O holy Nicanor, 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.