Saint · 1815
Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Lavra of Mount Athos
Venerable Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Lavra of Mount Athos
New Calendar May 7 Old Calendar May 20
Why they are a saint
Today we commemorate the uncovering of the relics of Saint Nilus in 1815. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Lavra of Mount Athos on May 7.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Lavra of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Nilus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 7. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Lavra of Mount Athos, 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.