The Virgin Nativity Cathedral
Section of Northern Lengthwise Nave. South View

Great Martyr Nikita

Dionisy's frescoes. Great Martyr Nikita

(† 372), great martyr, Goth, warrior, was baptized by a Gothic bishop Theophilus and preached Christianity among his tribe. After tortures he was burnt by king Athanarick. Feast day: 15 (28) September.