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Saint
John of Karpathos
Holy Father John of Karpathos
New Calendar August 25 Old Calendar September 7
Why they are a saint
John of Karpathos was an Eastern Orthodox bishop and monk whose works can be found in the Philokalia.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Karpathos as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 25.
Prayer
O holy John of Karpathos, 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.