Saint Niketas (Nikḗtas), Bishop of Chalcedon, lived during the second half of the eighth century. He was consecrated as Bishop of Chalcedon due to his God-pleasing life.
Saint Niketas was known for his charitable acts, always helping the poor, providing shelter to travelers, and taking care of orphans and widows. He also stood against the Iconoclast heresy during the reign of Leo the Armenian (813-820), encouraging the veneration of holy icons despite facing persecution and exile.
Saint Niketas passed away at the beginning of the ninth century, and his relics were associated with numerous healing miracles. His dedication to the faith and his compassionate nature towards the less fortunate are remembered through the Canon of the service written by the priest Joseph of Constantinople.
Early in his life, Saint Niketas embraced monastic asceticism before being appointed as the Bishop of Chalcedon. Despite facing hardships and opposition, he remained steadfast in his defense of the holy icons, ultimately sacrificing himself for his beliefs and receiving a heavenly reward.
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