Hierarch
John of Suzdal
Saint John, Bishop of Suzdal
New Calendar October 15 Old Calendar October 28
Why they are a saint
John of Suzdal served as Bishop of Suzdal. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is October 15.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Suzdal as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 15. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy John of Suzdal, 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.