Saint
Jonah
St Jonah, Metr. of Moscow
New Calendar June 28 Old Calendar July 11
Why they are a saint
St Jonah, Metr. of Moscow is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 28. 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 Jonah as a patron when they bear the name Jonah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 28. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Jonah, 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.