New Martyr Nikḗtas of Nisyros near Rhodes

Commemorated on June 21.

The Saint's holy relics are in the church of Saint Nikḗtas at Nisyros. His head is kept at Ivḗron Monastery on Mount Athos.

1 This Makarios is not to be confused with Saint Makarios of Corinth (April 17), who lived from 1731-1805.

Troparion

Your holy martyr Niketas, O Lord,
through his sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God.
For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries,
and shattered the powerless boldness of demons.
Through his intercessions, save our souls!

Kontakion

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance,
which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Niketas;
extinguishing the allure of false gods,
you enlighten the faithful,
always interceding for us all.