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Saint
Niketas the Younger
New Calendar February 19 Old Calendar March 3
Why they are a saint
Niketas the Younger is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 19. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Niketas the Younger as a patron when they bear the name Niketas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 19.
Prayer
O holy Niketas the Younger, 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.