Hierarch

Saint Niphon, Bishop of Novgorod

April 8 Old CalendarApril 21 New Calendar

Life

He distinguished himself by great zeal in building and restoring the churches of God, and by great courage in opposing violent princes. Thirteen days before his death, Saint Theodosius appeared to him and announced his imminent departure to the other world. He reposed in the year 1156.

From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, April 8. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Also commemorated on April 8

Holy Apostles Herodion, Agabus, Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon, and Hermas Apostle Saint Celestine, Pope of Rome Hierarch

The full reading for April 8 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.

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