Martyr
Nicholas who lived in Vuneni
Monk-martyr Nicholas who lived in Vuneni, of Larissa in Thessaly
New Calendar May 9 Old Calendar May 22
Why they are a saint
Monk-martyr Nicholas who lived in Vuneni, of Larissa in Thessaly is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 9. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 who lived in Vuneni as a patron when they bear the name Nicholas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicholas who lived in Vuneni, 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.