Hierarch
John Maximovitch of Tobolsk
Saint John Maximovitch, Metropolitan of Tobolsk
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
John Maximovitch of Tobolsk served as Metropolitan of Tobolsk. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is June 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John Maximovitch of Tobolsk as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy John Maximovitch of Tobolsk, 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.