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Martyr
Nicholas of Metsovo
St. Nicholas the Mystic, Patriarch of Constantinople († 930)
New Calendar May 16 Old Calendar May 29
Why they are a saint
Nicholas Basdanis was born at Metsovo, Epeiros to poor, but devout Orthodox parents. As a young man he went to Trikkala in Thessaly, where he worked as the assistant of a Moslem baker. While there, some Turks tried to convert him to their religion. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nicholas of Metsovo as a patron when they bear the name Nicholas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas of Metsovo, 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.