Saint
Jonah of Manchuria
Saint Jonah, Bishop of Hankow and Wonderworker of Manzhouli († 1925)
New Calendar October 7 Old Calendar October 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Jonah, Bishop of Hankow and Wonderworker of Manzhouli († 1925) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 7. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jonah of Manchuria as a patron when they bear the name Jonah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 7. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Jonah of Manchuria, 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.