In the world, he was Nicholas Kallivourtzis, born in 1749 on Naxos to pious parents. From an early age, he aspired to the purification of the heart and an angelic life. He began his education with the parish priest and then studied at an evangelical school in Smyrna, where he mastered many languages and knowledge.
In 1770, he returned to Naxos, where he met Saint Makarios Notaras, who drew him into the preparation of the publication of patristic books. In 1775, he came to the Holy Mountain Athos, took monastic vows with the name Nicodemus, and began to work in the Dionysiou Monastery.
In 1777, he began to edit the collection of 'Philokalia' and other patristic works. Soon, he moved to the Pantokrator Skete, where under the guidance of Elder Arsenius, he studied the Holy Scriptures and the writings of the Holy Fathers, dedicating himself to spiritual struggles.
In 1783, he accepted the schema and spent six years in silence, after which he resumed his literary work. He died on July 14, 1809, having partaken of the Holy Gifts and being in prayer. He was buried in the Skourteia cell in Karyes.
Saint Nicodemus became known as an ascetic writer and publisher of patristic writings. His veneration increased, and in 1955 he was canonized. The memory of the saint is celebrated on July 14.
