Hierarch
John of the Goths in the Crimea
Saint John, Bishop of the Goths in the Crimea
New Calendar June 26 Old Calendar July 9
Why they are a saint
The calendar names John of the Goths in the Crimea as Bishop of the Goths in the Crimea. 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.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of the Goths in the Crimea as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 26. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy John of the Goths in the Crimea, 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.