Righteous · 1829–1908
John of Kronstadt
Saint John of Kronstadt, Wonderworker
New Calendar December 20 Old Calendar January 2
Why they are a saint
John of Kronstadt is remembered as parish priest of Kronstadt whose serving of the Liturgy, confession, and charity drew thousands. A wonderworker of the last generation before the Revolution. The years given for this life are 1829–1908. The New Calendar feast is December 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for help in studies, poverty, difficult meetings. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy John of Kronstadt, 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.
Do not confuse with John Chrysostom; John of Shanghai; John the Forerunner.