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Saint
Ninian the Enlightener of Scotland
New Calendar September 16 Old Calendar September 29
Why they are a saint
Ninian the Enlightener of Scotland is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 16. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ninian the Enlightener of Scotland as a patron when they bear the name Ninian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 16.
Prayer
O holy Ninian the Enlightener of Scotland, 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.