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Saint · 1493–1502
John the New
New Calendar December 23 Old Calendar January 5
Why they are a saint
John the New Ј (1493–1502) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 23. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John the New as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 23. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy John the New, 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.