Righteous · c. 1690–1730
John the Russian
Saint John the Russian and Confessor
New Calendar May 27 Old Calendar June 9
Why they are a saint
John the Russian was a russian soldier enslaved in Asia Minor who kept the faith as a humble servant; relics on Euboea. He is in Greek lists asked by drivers. The years given for this life are c. 1690–1730. The New Calendar feast is May 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for drivers, travelers by land, motorists. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy John the Russian, 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.
Do not confuse with other Johns.