Saint
Our Holy Father Nicholas Planas
New Calendar March 2 Old Calendar March 15
Why they are a saint
Our Holy Father Nicholas Planas is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 2. 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 Our Holy Father Nicholas Planas as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 2.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Father Nicholas Planas, 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.