A portrait of St. Nilus the Younger
St. Nilus the Younger
910 – 1005
Feast
September 26 · XI c.
Patron of
Italo-Greek monastics · Scribes
Order
Abbot / Monk
Italo-Greek abbot (910-1005), of Rossano in Calabria; founded the Italo-Greek monastic federation in southern Italy, finally settling at Grottaferrata near Rome (1004), still today a Greek-rite Basilian monastery in communion with Rome. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: 910 · Died: 1005 · From: Calabria / Italy.
Patronage
St. Nilus the Younger is invoked as the patron of italo-greek monastics, scribes. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Nilus the Younger, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.