Saint
Nikόdēmos
Venerable Nikόdēmos, Abbot of Kozhe Lake
New Calendar July 3 Old Calendar July 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Νikόdēmos of Kozhe Lake (in the world Nikḗtas) was born in the village of Ivankovo near Rostov into a peasant family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Νikόdēmos on July 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nikόdēmos as a patron when they bear the name Νikόdēmos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nikόdēmos, 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.