Saint · 9th C
Nicetas
Venerable Nicetas the Confessor, Bishop of Chalcedon (9th C)
New Calendar May 28 Old Calendar June 10
Why they are a saint
The Monk Nikita the Confessor, Bishop of Chalcedon, lived during the 2nd half of the VIII Century. For his God-pleasing life he was elevated to the dignity of bishop of Chalcedon. Saint Nikita distinguished himself by his charity, he always helped the poor, he took in wanderers into his dwelling, he concerned himself about the orphaned and the widowed, and he interceded for the wronged.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nicetas as a patron when they bear the name Nicetas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 28. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Nicetas, 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.