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Nikḗtas the Confessor of Paphlagonia
Saint Nikḗtas the Confessor of Paphlagonia
New Calendar October 13 Old Calendar October 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Nikḗtas the Confessor of Paphlagonia was a patrician at the imperial court during the reigns of the empress Irene and her son Constantine. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nikḗtas the Confessor of Paphlagonia on October 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nikḗtas the Confessor of Paphlagonia as a patron when they bear the name Nikḗtas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 13.
Prayer
O holy Nikḗtas the Confessor of Paphlagonia, pray to God for us.
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