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Saint
John of Chios
John, Joseph, and Nikitas the Monks of Chios
New Calendar May 20 Old Calendar June 2
Why they are a saint
John, Joseph, and Nikitas the Monks of Chios are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 20. Venerated as monastic saints, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Chios as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 20. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John of Chios, 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.