Saint · 1152
Niketas the Stylite
Venerable Niketas the Stylite, Wonderworker of Pereyaslavl, Zalesski
New Calendar May 24 Old Calendar June 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Niketas (Nikḗtas) the Stylite of Pereyaslavl was a native of the city of Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, and he was in charge of collecting taxes. The Orthodox Church commemorates Niketas the Stylite on May 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Niketas the Stylite as a patron when they bear the name Niketas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Niketas the Stylite, 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.