Saint
Niphon of Mount Athos
Venerable Niphon of Mount Athos
New Calendar June 14 Old Calendar June 27
Why they are a saint
Saint Niphon of Athos lived in the fourteenth century, and was the son of a priest. From childhood he was raised under the principles of strict Christian morality. Upon taking monastic tonsure he soon was ordained to the holy priesthood. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Niphon of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Niphon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 14. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Niphon 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.