Feast Day: November 12th
& May 7th
The Life of Saint Nilus: aflame with zeal for even more intense Spiritual efforts, he found an isolated place on a cliff almost inaccessible for any living thing. With the help of another Monk he descended to the cave to live there alone, in Prayer and fasting, until his repose…
Prayers
Apolytikion – Tone 1: Thrice-blessed Nilus, thou didst live as a God-pleasing Monk on Mount Athos, seeking the Lord in Prayer and fasting, and thou didst become a pure vessel of the Spirit shining with rays of Virtue upon the faithful. And now thou dost enlighten those who cry to thee: Glory to Christ Who hath Glorified thee, Glory to Him Who hath Sanctified thee, Glory to Him Who through thee works healings for all.
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