Venerable Nikḗtas of the Kiev Caves, Far Caves, Bishop of Novgorod - Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 2
Desiring heavenly freedom, / from your youth you secluded yourself in a narrow place, / where you were tempted by the Enemy, / again by the power of humility and obedience, you defeated the devil, O Nikḗtas, / and now, before Christ, pray for the salvation of us all.
Troparion — Tone 4
As one who delighted in abstinence, / and restrained the desires of the flesh, you sat on the hierarchal throne; / and as a bright star you enlightened the hearts of the faithful with the radiance of your miracles. / O Hierarch Nikḗtas, our Father, / pray to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion — Tone 1
Having valiantly defeated the cunning of the Enemy, / and shining brightly with virtues, / you put on the vestments of a Hierarch, O glorious Nikḗtas, / in them, by the light of your life and miracles you shone more than the sun, / you enlightened many and led them to Christ. / Pray to Him for us who glorify you.
Kontakion — Tone 6
You were honored with the office of a Hierarch, / and stood before most pure altar, ceaselessly praying for your people, / you brought down rain from the sky by your prayer, / and then you extinguished a fire in the city. / Now, Hierarch Nikḗtas, entreat Christ our God to save your people who pray, / that all may cry to you: “Rejoice, O Hierarch Nikḗtas, most wondrous Father.“