Saint
Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Mount Athos
Venerable Nilus the Myrrhstreaming of Mt Athos (17th C)
New Calendar November 12 Old Calendar November 25
Why they are a saint
Born in the village of Petra (in Morea), he was tonsured as an ascetic on Mount Athos. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Mount Athos on November 12.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Nilus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nilus the Myrrhgusher 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.