Saint · † 1933
Nicholas
New Hieroconfessor Priest Nicholas († 1933)
New Calendar April 21 Old Calendar May 4
Why they are a saint
New Hieroconfessor Priest Nicholas († 1933) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 21. 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 Nicholas as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 21.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas, 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.