Saint Nicetas of Novgorod
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 31
Biography
Saint Nicetas of Novgorod, also known as Nikon, was a prominent figure in the Russian Orthodox Church. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, his early life is shrouded in mystery, but it is believed that he was born in the latter half of the 11th century. Nicetas led a life of piety and devotion from an early age, and it was this spiritual inclination that drew him to the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev....