Venerable Nectarius the Obedient of the Kiev Near Caves

Commemorated on November 29.

The Venerable Nektarios struggled in the Kiev Caves Monastery during the XII century. Because of his unquestioning obedience to the older brethren, and for the diligence he showed in his labors, Saint Nektarios was called "the Obedient." He reposed peacefully after a life of much toil and many spiritual struggles. He was buried in the Near Caves of Saint Anthony.

Saint Nektarios is also commemorated on September 28 and on the second Sunday of Great Lent.

Troparion

The image of God was truly preserved in you, O Father,
for you took up the Cross and followed after Christ.
By so doing you taught us to disregard the flesh for it passes away
but to care instead for the soul, since it is immortal.
Therefore, O venerable Nektarios, your spirit rejoices with the angels.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “Seeking the Highest...”)
Having divinely armed yourself with purity of soul and firmly grasping unceasing prayer as a
spear,
you have slain the armies of the demons.
Therefore, we beseech you, O Father Nektarios:
“Always intercede for those who honor you.”