Martyr
John of Kazan
Martyr John of Kazan († 1529)
New Calendar January 24 Old Calendar February 6
Why they are a saint
The Martyr John of Kazan suffered for Christ in the city of Kazan on 24 January 1529. During the reign of greatprince Vasilii Ivanovich the Tatars swooped down upon Nizhni Novgorod. Many of the inhabitants were taken into captivity and led off to Kazan. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Kazan as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy John of Kazan, 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.