Hierarch
Niphon of Novgorod
Saint Niphon, Bishop of Novgorod
New Calendar April 8 Old Calendar April 21
Why they are a saint
Niphon of Novgorod served as Bishop of Novgorod. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is April 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Niphon of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Niphon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 8. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Niphon of Novgorod, 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.