Saint
Nikon “Metanoeite
Venerable Nikon “Metanoeite,” the Preacher of Repentance
New Calendar November 26 Old Calendar December 9
Why they are a saint
Saint Nikon Metanoeite (“the Preacher of Repentance”) was born at Pontus Polemoniacus at the beginning of the tenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nikon “Metanoeite on November 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nikon “Metanoeite as a patron when they bear the name Nikon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 26. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nikon “Metanoeite, 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.