Saint
Nίkander Wonderworker of Pskov
Venerable Nίkander Wonderworker of Pskov
New Calendar September 24 Old Calendar October 7
Why they are a saint
Saint Nίkander (Νίκανδρος) of Pskov was born on July 24, 1507 into a peasant family in the village of Videlebo in the land of Pskov. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nίkander Wonderworker of Pskov on September 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nίkander Wonderworker of Pskov as a patron when they bear the name Nίkander at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Nίkander Wonderworker of Pskov, 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.