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Saint
Justin of Ćelije
New Calendar June 14 Old Calendar June 27
Why they are a saint
Hegumen of Ćelije Monastery , Venerable, who wrote against communism and ecumenism ; surnamed Popović. The Orthodox Church commemorates Justin of Ćelije Ј on June 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Justin of Ćelije as a patron when they bear the name Justin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 14. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Justin of Ćelije, 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.