Saint · 1118-1143
John
Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mount Athos
New Calendar October 1 Old Calendar October 14
Why they are a saint
John Koukouzeles Papadopoulos (Greek: Ιωάννης Κουκουζέλης Παπαδόπουλος, romanized: Ioannis Koukouzeles Papadopoulos) was a Byzantine composer, singer and reformer of Byzantine chant. The Orthodox Church commemorates John on October 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 1. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John, 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.