Saint
John Jacob the Chozebite
Saint John Jacob the Chozebite
New Calendar August 5 Old Calendar August 18
Why they are a saint
Saint John the Chozebite, the son of Maxim and Catherine Jacob, was born July 23, 1913 in the Horodistea district of Moldavia. The Orthodox Church commemorates John Jacob the Chozebite on August 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John Jacob the Chozebite as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 5. Romanian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy John Jacob the Chozebite, pray to God for us.
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