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Hieromartyr
Joanicus of Montenegro and the Coast
Hieromartyr Joanicus, Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Coast
New Calendar June 4 Old Calendar June 17
Why they are a saint
Joanicus of Montenegro and the Coast, Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Coast, is kept among the saints. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joanicus of Montenegro and the Coast as a patron when they bear the name Joanicus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Joanicus of Montenegro and the Coast, 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.