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Hierarch
Among the Saints Jonas, Metropolitan of Kiev
Father among the Saints Jonas, Metropolitan of Kiev
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Father among the Saints Jonas, Metropolitan of Kiev. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: June 15. Tradition noted: Russian.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Among the Saints Jonas as a patron when they bear the name among at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Among the Saints Jonas, Metropolitan of Kiev, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.