Hierarch
Nikitas of Chalcedon
Nikitas, Bishop of Chalcedon
New Calendar May 28 Old Calendar June 10
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Nikitas, Bishop of Chalcedon. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: May 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nikitas of Chalcedon as a patron when they bear the name Nikitas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 28. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Nikitas of Chalcedon, 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.