Saint
Repose of Saint Nikolai of Zhicha
New Calendar March 18 Old Calendar March 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Nikolai of Zhicha, “the Serbian Chrysostom,” was born in Lelich in western Serbia on January 4, 1881 (December 23, 1880 O.S.). The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Saint Nikolai of Zhicha on March 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Nikolai of Zhicha as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 18. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Nikolai of Zhicha, 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.