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Martyr · 1758
John of Monemvasia
New Martyr John of Monemvasia
New Calendar October 21 Old Calendar November 3
Why they are a saint
Saint John was born in 1758 near the city of Monemvasia. His father was a priest from Geraki, and his mother was from the neighboring village of Gouves. It was in Gouves that John's father was assigned as a priest, and there John was born. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Monemvasia as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy John of Monemvasia, 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.