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Saint · † 1917
John of Tsarskoye Selo and Petrograd
New Hieromaryr Priest John of Tsarskoye Selo and Petrograd († 1917)
New Calendar October 31 Old Calendar November 13
Why they are a saint
New Hieromaryr Priest John of Tsarskoye Selo and Petrograd († 1917) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 31. Venerated as right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Tsarskoye Selo and Petrograd as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 31. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy John of Tsarskoye Selo and Petrograd, 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.