Venerable
Venerable Nilus of Calabria
September 26 Old CalendarOctober 9 New Calendar
Life
A great ascetic among the Greeks in Calabria, founder of several monasteries, a wonderworker and defender of the purity of the Orthodox faith. He undertook long journeys solely to save some person from severe punishment. He therefore had a burning love for his neighbors. He reposed in 1005. He left behind many disciples worthy of himself, among whom Saint Bartholomew (died 1044), the author of several canons, especially distinguished himself.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, September 26. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on September 26
The full reading for September 26 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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