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Saint
Nikḗtas of Thebes and those with him
New Calendar June 23 Old Calendar July 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Nikḗtas of Thebes was a resident of the seven-gated (Επτάπυλη) city of Thebes in Boetia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nikḗtas of Thebes and those with him on June 23.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nikḗtas of Thebes and those as a patron when they bear the name Nikḗtas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 23.
Prayer
O holy Nikḗtas of Thebes and those with him, 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.