Saint
Nilus the Younger
Venerable Nilus of Calabria and his disciple Bartholomew
New Calendar September 26 Old Calendar October 9
Why they are a saint
Nilus the Younger, also called Neilos of Rossano (Italian: Nilo di Rossano, Greek: Όσιος Νείλος, ο εκ Καλαβρίας; 910 – 27 December 1005) was a Griko monk and abbot from Calabria, Italy. He was the founder of Italo-Byzantine monasticism in southern Italy. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches, and his feast day is celebrated on September 26 in both the Byzantine calendar and the Roman Martyrology.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nilus the Younger as a patron when they bear the name Nilus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 26. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nilus the Younger, 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.