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Hieromartyr
Joannicius I of Montenegro
New Calendar June 17 Old Calendar June 30
Why they are a saint
Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral , New Venerable Hieromartyr; surnamed Lipovac. The Orthodox Church commemorates Joannicius I of Montenegro Ј on June 17.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joannicius I of Montenegro as a patron when they bear the name Joannicius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Joannicius I of Montenegro, 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.