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Saint
John Kolov
Venerable John Kolov
New Calendar November 9 Old Calendar November 22
Why they are a saint
Venerable John the Short was tonsured in the Skete desert in Egypt. The name of Venerable John "the Short" (in translation into Russian means undersized) means that he "short in stature". The Venerable John distinguished himself with unusual obedience, meekness and humility. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John Kolov as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John Kolov, pray to God for us.
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