Saint · 1322
Nicholas Cabasilas
Nicholas Cabasilas of Thessaloniki
New Calendar June 20 Old Calendar July 3
Why they are a saint
Nicholas Kabasilas or Cabasilas was a Byzantine theological writer and mystic. Cabasilas is revered as a saint within the Eastern Orthodox Church. His feast day is 20 June.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nicholas Cabasilas as a patron when they bear the name Nicholas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 20. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas Cabasilas, pray to God for us.
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