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Hierarch
Our Holy Father John of Kaloktenos
Our Holy Father John of Kaloktenos, Metropolitan of Thebes
New Calendar April 29 Old Calendar May 12
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Our Holy Father John of Kaloktenos, Metropolitan of Thebes. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: April 29.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Holy Father John of Kaloktenos as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 29. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Father John of Kaloktenos, 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.