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Saint
Theophanes and Nectarios of Varlaam of Meteora
Theophanes and Nectarios, Builders of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam of Meteora
New Calendar May 17 Old Calendar May 30
Why they are a saint
Theophanes and Nectarios, Builders of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam of Meteora are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 17. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophanes and Nectarios of Varlaam of Meteora as a patron when they bear the name Theophanes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 17.
Prayer
O holy Theophanes and Nectarios of Varlaam of Meteora, 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.