Saint
John the Silent of Saint Savva Monastery
Venerable John the Silent of Saint Savva Monastery
New Calendar March 30 Old Calendar April 12
Why they are a saint
Saint John the Silent Bishop of the city of Colonia, was a model of a good Christian life for his flock. The Orthodox Church commemorates John the Silent of Saint Savva Monastery on March 30.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John the Silent of Saint Savva Monastery as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 30. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John the Silent of Saint Savva Monastery, 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.