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Nikḗtas the Confessor of Apollonias in Bithynia
Saint Nikḗtas the Confessor, Archbishop of Apollonias in Bithynia
New Calendar March 20 Old Calendar April 2
Why they are a saint
Nikḗtas the Confessor of Apollonias in Bithynia, Archbishop of Apollonias in Bithynia, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nikḗtas the Confessor of Apollonias in Bithynia as a patron when they bear the name Nikḗtas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 20. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Nikḗtas the Confessor of Apollonias in Bithynia, 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.