Hierarch · 1896–1966
John of Shanghai and San Francisco
Saint John (Maximovitch), Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco, the Wonderworker
New Calendar July 2 Old Calendar July 15
Why they are a saint
John of Shanghai and San Francisco was bishop of Shanghai, then Western Europe, then San Francisco; famed for asceticism, care of orphans, and wonders. A modern wonderworker of the diaspora. The years given for this life are 1896–1966. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Shanghai and San Francisco as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 2. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy John of Shanghai and San Francisco, 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 Maximovitch of Tobolsk; John of Kronstadt; other Johns.