Saint
Nikander
Venerable Nikander of Pskov
New Calendar June 29 Old Calendar July 12
Why they are a saint
Venerable Nikander of Pskov is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 29. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; 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 Nikander as a patron when they bear the name Nikander at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 29. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nikander, 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.