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Saint
Nicholas of Ohrid and Žiča
New Calendar March 31 Old Calendar April 13
Why they are a saint
Bishop of Ohrid and Žiča , Venerable, the New Chrysostom ; who wrote the Prologue of Ohrid ; surnamed Velimirović. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nicholas of Ohrid and Žiča on March 31.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nicholas of Ohrid and Žiča as a patron when they bear the name Nicholas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 31. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas of Ohrid and Žiča, pray to God for us.
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