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Nicholas Sviatosha Prince of Chernigov
Venerable Nicholas Sviatosha Prince of Chernigov, and Wonderworker of the Kiev Near Caves
New Calendar October 14 Old Calendar October 27
Why they are a saint
Son of the Chernigov prince David Sviatoslavich, at first he reigned as prince in Lutsk, and then in Chernigov. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nicholas Sviatosha Prince of Chernigov on October 14.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nicholas Sviatosha Prince of Chernigov as a patron when they bear the name Nicholas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 14. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas Sviatosha Prince of Chernigov, pray to God for us.
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