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Saint
John the Solitary of Jerusalem
St. John the Solitary of Jerusalem (6th C)
New Calendar June 19 Old Calendar July 2
Why they are a saint
Saint John the Hermit was an ascetic in Palestine. He passed his days in fasting and prayer in a cave near Jerusalem. The uncovetous ascetic had only an icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, before which a lampada was always lit.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John the Solitary of Jerusalem as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 19. Antiochian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy John the Solitary of Jerusalem, 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.