Saint · 587-596
John the Chozebite
Venerable John the Chozebite
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Saint John the Chozebite, Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine (587-596), was famed for his struggle against the Eutychian heresy, and also for his grace-filled gifts of discernment and wonderworking. The Orthodox Church commemorates John the Chozebite on October 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John the Chozebite as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John the Chozebite, 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.