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Martyr
Nikόdēmos of Elbassan Albania
Martyr Nikόdēmos of Elbassan Albania
New Calendar July 10 Old Calendar July 23
Why they are a saint
Martyr Νikόdēmos of Elbassan Albania is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 10. 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 Nikόdēmos of Elbassan Albania as a patron when they bear the name Νikόdēmos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nikόdēmos of Elbassan Albania, 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.