Saint · 1427-1458
Joannicius of Devic
Venerable Joannicius of Devic
New Calendar December 2 Old Calendar December 15
Why they are a saint
Saint Ioannikios (Janićije) was a Serb from Zeta, near the Adriatic Sea. He was the son of pious and God-fearing parents, and he lived during the reign of the last medieval Serbian ruler, Prince George Branković (1427-1458). Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joannicius of Devic as a patron when they bear the name Joannicius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 2. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Joannicius of Devic, 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.