Saint · 1750
Nikēphóros of Chios
Venerable Nikēphóros of Chios
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Nikēphóros, the “most luminous star of the Church of Christ,” who delighted the hearts of the faithful “with divinely inspired teachings,” was born around 1750 at Kardamyla on the Greek island of Chios, and his family name was Georgios, or Georgos. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nikēphóros of Chios on May 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nikēphóros of Chios as a patron when they bear the name Nikēphóros at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 1. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nikēphóros of Chios, 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.