Hierarch
John the Chozebite of Caesarea
Saint John the Chozebite, Bishop of Caesarea, Palestine
New Calendar October 3 Old Calendar October 16
Why they are a saint
John the Chozebite of Caesarea is remembered as Bishop of Caesarea. 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 the Chozebite of Caesarea as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 3. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy John the Chozebite of Caesarea, 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.