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Saint
King John of Serbia
Righteous King John of Serbia, and his parents Righteous Stephen, Despot of Serbia, and Venerable Angelina of Serbia
New Calendar December 10 Old Calendar December 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen Brankovic (Branković) (October 9 and December 10), the Despot of Serbia, was born in 1417, and belonged to the Branković dynasty. The Orthodox Church commemorates King John of Serbia on December 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take King John of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name King at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 10. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy King John of Serbia, pray to God for us.
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