Saint · † 1108
Nikita
St. Nikita the Bishop of Novgorod and the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves († 1108)
New Calendar May 14 Old Calendar May 27
Why they are a saint
St. Nikita the Bishop of Novgorod and the Recluse of the Kiev Far Caves († 1108) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 14. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nikita as a patron when they bear the name Nikita at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 14. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Nikita, 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.