Saint
John the Long-Suffering of the Kiev Near Caves
Venerable John the Long-suffering of the Kiev Caves († 1160)
New Calendar July 18 Old Calendar July 31
Why they are a saint
Saint John the Much-Suffering pursued asceticism at the Kiev Caves Lavra, accepting many sorrows for the sake of virginity. The Orthodox Church commemorates John the Long-Suffering of the Kiev Near Caves on July 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John the Long-Suffering of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John the Long-Suffering of the Kiev Near Caves, 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.